How to travel from Lucerne to Milan

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lucerne to Milan

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $71.

Distance: 117 miles (189 km)

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$90

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$33

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$524

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from Lucerne to Milan

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
01:00PM3h40
Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
04:40PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$351One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
01:00PM3h40
Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
04:40PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$351One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SBBIC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25519 | 25519
10:18AM2h08
Lucerne station
12:26PMChiasso station
$861One-way
1 transfer

Other options

SBBIC 21 667 | 667 · S 10 25769 | 25769
10:18AM2h18
Lucerne station
12:36PMStabio station
$851One-way
1 transfer
SBBIC 21 667 | 667 · S 10 25769 | 25769
10:18AM2h18
Lucerne station
12:36PMBalerna station
$861One-way
1 transfer
SBBIR 26 2315 | 2315 · IC 2 865 | 865 · S 10 25767 | 25767
09:18AM2h18
Lucerne station
11:36AMStabio station
$861One-way
2 transfers
SBBIR 75 2117 | 2117+SWISSLX1622
10:35AM7h40
Lucerne station
06:15PMMilan Malpensa Airport
$11131One-way
1 transfer
SBBIR 70 2622 | 2622+SWISSLX1622
12:09PM6h06
Lucerne station
06:15PMMilan Malpensa Airport
$11151One-way
1 transfer
SBBIR 70 2620 | 2620+SWISSLX1622
11:09AM7h06
Lucerne station
06:15PMMilan Malpensa Airport
$11161One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Lucerne to Milan

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Lucerne to Milan, 64,25% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Lucerne to Milan and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Lucerne to Milan

Travel to Milan 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 Lucerne to Milan.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lucerne and Milan including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Milan is a bus with an average price of $22 (€18).

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

A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Milan costing on average $59 (€48).

A bus is $49 (€40) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Milan costing on average $71 (€58).

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Milan is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 20m.

Train takes on average 2h 6m.

The distance from Lucerne to Milan is approximately 117 miles (189 km).
The average frequency per day from Lucerne to Milan is:
  • Around 23 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne and Milan 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 Lucerne to Milan:
  • Flights mostly depart from Strasbourg Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Arth-Goldau and arrive in Milan Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lucerne to Milan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, SWISS, KM Malta Airlines to go to Milan by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Milan by bus.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn to go to Milan by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lucerne to Milan with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, SWISS, KM Malta Airlines.
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Lucerne to Milan often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Rome, Venice, Como, Florence. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milan and these popular destinations at a great price.

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