How to travel from Milan to Lucerne

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Travel Information from Milan to Lucerne

distanceDistance117 miles (188 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$18 - $43
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $18 (€16) • 3 h 25 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $21 (€18) • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Ryanair or Trenitalia

Travel 117 miles (188 km) by bus, train or flight to Lucerne from Milan. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Ryanair or Trenitalia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Milan to Lucerne.

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from Milan to Lucerne

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

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bus

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

FlixBus
09:05AM3h50
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
12:55PMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse
$251One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
09:05AM3h50
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
12:55PMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse
$251One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Trenitalia
09:10AM3h31
Milan Centrale
12:41PMLucerne station
$1041One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Trenitalia
09:10AM3h43
Milan Centrale
12:53PMLucerne station
$1051One-way
1 transfer
Trenitalia
08:10AM4h11
Milan Centrale
12:21PMLucerne station
$1041One-way
1 transfer
Trenitalia
08:10AM4h31
Milan Centrale
12:41PMLucerne station
$1041One-way
1 transfer
Air France
09:45AM8h05
Milan Linate Airport (LIN)
05:50PMStrasbourg Airport (SXB)
$2961One-way
2 transfers

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How to get from Milan to Lucerne

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Milan to Lucerne, 61,49% 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 Milan to Lucerne 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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Find the best route to Lucerne from Milan with Omio's travel partners SBB, Marino Autolinee and Trenitalia! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

SBB is the national railway company of Switzerland which operates trains to Lucerne from Milan. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and InterCityExpress. InterCity trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Regio trains are the slowest, with speeds of up to 120 km/h. SBB also offers a variety of ticket types, such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for SBB are from Zurich to Geneva, Basel to Bern, and Geneva to Lausanne.

    Alsa is the main provider of travel travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of travel with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal travel with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium travel provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other travel tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

      Ryanair is one of the most popular budget airlines in Europe offering cheap flights all over the continent. Founded in Ireland, Ryanair makes it easy to hop on a travel and fly to popular European destinations quickly and affordably. This low-cost airline is known for operating direct travel to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. All Ryanair fare types include allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for bringing carry-on luggage and checked luggage.

        FAQs: Travel from Milan to Lucerne

        FAQs: 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 Milan to Lucerne.
        FAQs

        There are 3 ways to get from Milan to Lucerne: bus, train or flight.

        The cheapest way to go to Lucerne from Milan is by taking a bus, which costs on average $18 (€16).

        This is compared to other ways of getting from Milan to Lucerne:

        A bus is $3 (€2) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $21 (€18) from Milan to Lucerne.

        Taking a bus costs $24 (€21) less than taking a train, which costs on average $43 (€37) for the same trip.

        The fastest way from Milan to Lucerne is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.

        There are alternative travel options to Lucerne that take longer:

        Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 25 min of travel time.

        Train takes on average 2 h 32 min.

        The Milan to Lucerne distance is around 117 miles (188 km).

        The average frequency per day from Milan to Lucerne is:

        • 4 buses a day.

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

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Lucerne:

        • Buses from Milan to Lucerne most often leave from Milano, Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Lucerne, Train station.
        • Trains mostly leave from Milan Centrale and tend to arrive in Lucerne.

        The following travel companies offer services from Milan to Lucerne:

        • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Marino Autolinee, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurolines Switzerland, Croatia Bus d. O. O. Or Student Agency for buses to Lucerne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Milan to Lucerne tickets on Omio for $18 (€16).
        • Travel with Ryanair, SWISS or LAER for flights to Lucerne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Ryanair Milan to Lucerne tickets on Omio for $21 (€18).
        • Travel with Trenitalia or SBB for trains to Lucerne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Trenitalia Milan to Lucerne tickets on Omio for $43 (€37).

        Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Lucerne with the following travel companies:

        • Direct bus available with FlixBus or Student Agency 4 direct buses per day.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lucerne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Milan and Lucerne.

        Your trip from Milan to Lucerne doesn't have to end in Lucerne. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Zurich, Interlaken, Paris or Basel. If you’d like to add Zurich, Interlaken, Paris or Basel to your Milan to Lucerne tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Lucerne today!

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