You can get from Milan to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
To get from Milan to Lucerne on May 21 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 117 miles (188 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $24 - $106 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $24 (€22) • 3 h | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $106 (€95) • 55 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus, Eurowings or Trenitalia |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 117 miles (188 km) to Lucerne from Milan. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 55 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $24 (€22). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Flixbus, Eurowings or Trenitalia among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Milan to Lucerne.
Travel between Milan, Italy and Lucerne, Switzerland is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.
Conditions of entry into Switzerland:
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures:
This information was last checked on 5/9/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your journey between Milan and Lucerne.
The restriction level for your return to Milan, Italy from Switzerland is: Partially open.
Entry into Italy is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.
Conditions of reentry into Italy:
You should observe these safety measures in Italy as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
This information about your return travel to Italy was last checked on 5/19/22. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Milan from Lucerne closer to your date of departure here.
There are 3 ways to travel from Milan to Lucerne including taking a bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Lucerne is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $24 (€22) compared to other travel options to Lucerne:
A bus is $82 (€73) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Milan to Lucerne costing on average $106 (€95).
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Milan to Lucerne costing on average $31 (€28).
The fastest way from Milan to Lucerne is by flight with an average journey time of 55 min.
There are alternative travel options to Lucerne that can usually take longer:
In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 3 h.
In comparison, taking a train requires on average 3 h 31 min of travel time.
The Milan to Lucerne distance is around 117 miles (188 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Lucerne is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Milan to Lucerne as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Milan to Lucerne:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Lucerne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
When planning your trip from Milan to Lucerne, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Milan to Lucerne online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need