How to travel from Florence to Lucerne

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Florence to Lucerne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €62, while a flight costs an average of €357.

Distance: 267 miles (431 km)

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€115

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€357

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€173

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6h 6m

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5h 36m

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9h 7m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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1.3 - 2.6kg

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Compare ways to travel from Florence to Lucerne

Compare the available ways to get from Florence to Lucerne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of €62.

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Lucerne:

A bus is €54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Lucerne costing on average €115.

A bus is €295 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Lucerne costing on average €357.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Lucerne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 49m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 6m.

Bus takes on average 9h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Florence and Lucerne including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Florence to Lucerne among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 25m faster (5h 36m by train vs 6h 1m by car) and roughly €58 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€115 vs €173). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Florence to Lucerne

How to get from Florence to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Florence to Lucerne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBusFlixBus
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Fastest

  • ITAAZ1678 · AZ1417
    1 transfer

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 590+TrenitaliaEuroCity 28
    1 transfer
  • IntercityIntercity 580+TrenitaliaEuroCity 16
    1 transfer
  • IntercityIntercity 590+TrenitaliaEuroCity 28
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1682 · AZ1435
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1684 · AZ1431
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1676 · AZ1421
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Lucerne

Travel to Lucerne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Florence to Lucerne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Lucerne including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of €62.

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Lucerne:

A bus is €54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Lucerne costing on average €115.

A bus is €295 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Lucerne costing on average €357.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Lucerne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 49m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 6m.

Bus takes on average 9h 7m.

The distance from Florence to Lucerne is approximately 267 miles (431 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Lucerne is:
  • Around 33 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Lucerne as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Lucerne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Turin Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Arth-Goldau.
  • Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Lucerne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ITA, Air Dolomiti, Vueling, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Helvetic Airways, Austrian Airlines, Volotea, Luxair, Brussels Airlines, CitizenPlane to go to Lucerne by flight.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Lucerne by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee to go to Lucerne by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Lucerne with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Volotea, CitizenPlane.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to Lucerne often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Interlaken, Zurich, Paris, Basel. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lucerne and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lucerne to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lucerne, you can enjoy a picturesque boat tour or scenic walk by Lake Lucerne, explore the charming Old Town with its cobblestone streets and historic landmarks, and visit the Richard Wagner Museum. Take a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne for breathtaking mountain views or ride the world's steepest cogwheel railway to Mount Pilatus. Don't miss the historic Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument, and the interactive Swiss Museum of Transport. For panoramic views, visit Mount Pilatus via cable car or cogwheel railway and explore the medieval Museggmauer city wall with its nine towers.
To fully enjoy Lucerne's key attractions such as Mount Pilatus, Lake Lucerne, and the Chapel Bridge, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows ample time for exploration and experiencing the city's charm.

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