How to travel from Milan to Lucerne

International travel from Milan, Italy to Lucerne, Switzerland is: Partially open.

Can I enter Switzerland if coming from Italy?

Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Lucerne if traveling from Milan?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before boarding for all arrivals by air
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Health declaration required
• Health declaration required

What measures do I need to follow in Lucerne, Switzerland due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Switzerland must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 9/13/21; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip between Milan and Lucerne.

Return travel to Milan, Italy from Switzerland is: Partially open.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Italy from Switzerland?

Entry into Italy is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Italy from Switzerland?

Requirements for reentering Italy:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Italy?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Italy to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The above information about your return travel to Milan, Italy was last verified on 9/15/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Milan from Lucerne.

There are 3 ways to travel from Milan to Lucerne including taking a flight, bus or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Lucerne is by taking a bus with an average price of ().

This is compared to other travel options to Lucerne:

A bus is $459 (€366) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Lucerne costing on average $479 (€382).

A bus is generally $41 (€33) less than a train for the same trip. Taking a train costs on average $61 (€49) from Milan to Lucerne.

The fastest way from Milan to Lucerne is by travel with an average journey time of 0 h 0 min.

There are alternative travel options to Lucerne that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Lucerne by flight can take on average 1 h.

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 3 h 20 min   of travel time.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 3 h 31 min.

Lucerne is approximately 117 miles (188 km) away from Milan.

The average frequency per day from Milan to Lucerne is:

• 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Milan and Lucerne as scheduled services by flight, bus or train 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 Milan, Stazione Centrale and arrive in Lucerne, Luzern, Bahnhof.

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:

• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline for flights to Lucerne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Lufthansa Cityline Milan to Lucerne tickets on Omio for $479 (€382).
• Flixbus can get you to Lucerne by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Flixbus from Milan to Lucerne for $20 (€16) on Omio.
• Trenitalia can take you to Lucerne by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Trenitalia from Milan to Lucerne for $61 (€49).

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

• You'll find 7 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.

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.

Before traveling from Milan to Lucerne, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A plane ticket for this journey is costing $479 (€382) one way on average.
• A bus ticket for this journey costs on average $20 (€16) one way.
• A train ticket is costing on average $61 (€49) one way for this trip.

But we recommend booking Milan to Lucerne tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.