How to travel from Milan to Lucerne

There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Lucerne including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of $35.

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

A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Lucerne costing on average $89.

A bus is $55 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Lucerne costing on average $90.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Lucerne is by train with an average journey time of 3h 36m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 41m.

Bus takes on average 3h 45m.

The distance from Milan to Lucerne is approximately 117 miles (189 km).

The average frequency per day from Milan to Lucerne is:

• Around 28 trains per day.
• Around 8 flights per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Lucerne station.
• Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).

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 Trenitalia, SBB, DSB, Trenitalia EuroCity to go to Lucerne by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lucerne by bus.
• Travel with easyJet, Ryanair, Malta Air, Air France to go to Lucerne by flight.

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

• 19 direct trains per day with Trenitalia EuroCity.
• 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
• 2 direct flights per day with easyJet, Ryanair, Malta Air.

Omio customers who travel from Milan to Lucerne often also extend their vacation to go to Zurich, Interlaken, Paris, Basel, Bern. 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.