How to travel from Rome to Lucerne

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

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of €64.

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

A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Lucerne costing on average €110.

A bus is €77 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Lucerne costing on average €141.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Lucerne is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 32m.

Bus takes on average 12h 25m.

The distance from Rome to Lucerne is approximately 411 miles (662 km).

The average frequency per day from Rome to Lucerne is:

• Around 25 trains per day.
• Around 12 flights per day.
• Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Lucerne 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 Rome to Lucerne:

• Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Turin Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Arth-Goldau.
• Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Lucerne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with ITA, Volotea to go to Lucerne by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Lucerne by bus.
• Travel with Frecciarossa, Trenitalia, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo to go to Lucerne by train.

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

• 5 direct flights per day with ITA.
• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

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