Standard
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£53
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£73
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
12 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
14 h 37 m
Buses on 05 Sept
5
Distance
662 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lucerne to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Rome will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £53.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 5 buses from Lucerne to Rome, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 662 km distance in an average of 14 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 16 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £60, while a flight costs an average of £118.
Distance: 662 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£60 Average Price Cheapest | £107 Average Price | £118 Average Price | £221 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 43m Average total duration 11h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Rome:
A coach is £47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Rome costing on average £107.
A coach is £58 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Rome costing on average £118.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 25m.
Coach takes on average 11h 13m.
Tickets start at around £60 compared to roughly £221 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £161. The journey takes 11h 13m versus 8h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Rome coaches for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:10 Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 16h55 | 6:05 Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 13h50 | 15:20 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 16h20 | 17:50 Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 13h05 | 20:20 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:45 Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 12h55 | 23:40 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Lucerne to Rome run on average 5 times per day, taking around 11h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £32 by flight.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 662 km distance in 12h 55m.
Distance 662 km |
Average bus duration 11h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 12h 55m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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Most Lucerne to Rome buses use the Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station pair, with some services arriving at Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina). Use this guide to compare Lucerne and Rome bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz). ATMs are available at Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
Ticket office support is available at Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
Available at Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz): Accessible for individuals with reduced mobility.
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and vending machines available.
Wi-Fi is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. ATMs are aTM available near ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
Available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
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