The cheapest and fastest trains from Florence to Lucerne
Cheapest price
£110
Average price
£163
Fastest journey
4 h 47 m
Average duration
4 h 47 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
431 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Lucerne will cost around £163 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £110.
Of the 38 trains that leave Florence for Lucerne every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 431 km distance in an average of 4 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 47 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.
Regionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460+
EuroCity 1784:328h39Florence Santa Maria Novella13:11Arth-Goldau£1101One-way2 changes
Regionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460+
EuroCity 1504:329h28Florence Santa Maria Novella14:00Zug station£1161One-way2 changes
Intercity 590+
EuroCity 2815:337h09Florence Rifredi22:42Arth-Goldau£1211One-way1 change
Intercity 580+
EuroCity 168:217h21Florence Santa Maria Novella15:42Arth-Goldau£1211One-way1 change
EuroCity 307:506h52Florence Santa Maria Novella14:42Arth-Goldau£1211One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+
EuroCity 2213:554h47Florence Santa Maria Novella18:42Arth-Goldau£1461One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+
EuroCity 1610:554h47Florence Santa Maria Novella15:42Arth-Goldau£1461One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9524+
EuroCity 3211:554h47Florence Santa Maria Novella16:42Arth-Goldau£1461One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+
EuroCity 3615:554h47Florence Santa Maria Novella20:42Arth-Goldau£1461One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+
EuroCity 1508:554h47Florence Santa Maria Novella13:42Arth-Goldau£1461One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Florence to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a flight costs an average of £97.
Distance: 431 km
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£89 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest | £231 Average Price |
7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Florence to Lucerne train times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Lucerne trains for tomorrow, Thursday 16 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 774 · InterCityNotte 758+ EuroCity 12 | 0:03 Florence Campo di Marte | 8h39 | 8:42 Arth-Goldau | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 774 · InterCityNotte 758+ EuroCity 12 | 0:03 Florence Campo di Marte | 8h57 | 9:00 Zug station | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460+ EuroCity 150 | 2:32 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 9h28 | 12:00 Zug station | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460+ EuroCity 178 | 2:32 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 8h39 | 11:11 Arth-Goldau | 2 changes | |
Regionale 18253+ Intercity 662+ EuroCity 150 | 2:42 Le Piagge | 9h00 | 11:42 Arth-Goldau | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9504+ EuroCity 14 | 4:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h05 | 10:00 Zug station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9504+ EuroCity 14 | 4:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h47 | 9:42 Arth-Goldau | 1 change | |
EuroCity 30 | 5:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h10 | 13:00 Zug station | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 30 | 5:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h52 | 12:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9508+ EuroCity 178 | 5:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h16 | 11:11 Arth-Goldau | 1 change | |
Intercity 580+ EuroCity 16 | 6:21 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h39 | 14:00 Zug station | 1 change | |
Intercity 580+ EuroCity 16 | 6:21 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h21 | 13:42 Arth-Goldau | 1 change | |
Regionale 17816+ Intercity 604+ EuroCity 20 | 6:41 Florence Rifredi | 9h19 | 16:00 Zug station | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17816+ Intercity 604+ EuroCity 20 | 6:41 Florence Rifredi | 9h01 | 15:42 Arth-Goldau | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+ EuroCity 150 | 6:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h05 | 12:00 Zug station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+ EuroCity 150 | 6:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h47 | 11:42 Arth-Goldau | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9304+ EuroCity 30 | 7:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h32 | 12:42 Arth-Goldau | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9304+ EuroCity 30 | 7:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h50 | 13:00 Zug station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9406 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9616+ EuroCity 30 | 7:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h22 | 12:42 Arth-Goldau | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9406 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9616+ EuroCity 30 | 7:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h40 | 13:00 Zug station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ EuroCity 16 | 8:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h47 | 13:42 Arth-Goldau | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ EuroCity 16 | 8:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h05 | 14:00 Zug station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524+ EuroCity 32 | 9:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h47 | 14:42 Arth-Goldau | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524+ EuroCity 32 | 9:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h05 | 15:00 Zug station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514+ EuroCity 20 | 10:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h05 | 16:00 Zug station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514+ EuroCity 20 | 10:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h47 | 15:42 Arth-Goldau | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ EuroCity 22 | 11:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h47 | 16:42 Arth-Goldau | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ EuroCity 22 | 11:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h05 | 17:00 Zug station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ EuroCity 24 | 12:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h05 | 18:00 Zug station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ EuroCity 24 | 12:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h47 | 17:42 Arth-Goldau | 1 change | |
Intercity 590+ EuroCity 28 | 13:33 Florence Rifredi | 7h09 | 20:42 Arth-Goldau | 1 change | |
Intercity 590+ EuroCity 28 | 13:33 Florence Rifredi | 7h27 | 21:00 Zug station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ EuroCity 36 | 13:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h47 | 18:42 Arth-Goldau | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ EuroCity 36 | 13:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h05 | 19:00 Zug station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544+ EuroCity 126 | 14:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h05 | 20:00 Zug station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544+ EuroCity 126 | 14:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h47 | 19:42 Arth-Goldau | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ EuroCity 28 | 15:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h47 | 20:42 Arth-Goldau | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ EuroCity 28 | 15:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h05 | 21:00 Zug station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Florence to Lucerne
Trains from Florence to Lucerne run on average 27 times per day, taking around 6h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 20:20. The fastest train covers the 431 km distance in 4h 47m.
Distance 431 km |
Average train duration 6h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 27 |
Fastest train 4h 47m |
First train 0:40 |
Last train 20:20 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa from Florence to Lucerne trainsTrenitalia, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Florence and Lucerne from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Florence to Lucerne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Lucerne by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lucerne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Florence and Lucerne
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
- 12oz Coffee Joint
- Casa Maioli
- Don Nino
- Fratelli Cuore
- McDonald´s
- Panella
- Segafredo Zanetti
- Spizzico
- Venchi
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
- Hotel Luxor Florence
- Joy Hotel Florence
- Diplomat Hotel Florence
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located inside and outside the station.
- Tram lines: T1, T2
- Bus lines: 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 36, 37, C4
- Train lines: FR, FA, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via dello Steccuto.
- Trattoria Fratelli Briganti
- Osteria di Poneta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Raffaello
- Hotel Corolle
- Hotel Dalmazia
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platform 4-9 for intercity and high-speed trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45
- Moka Café
- The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
- Florence Stadium B&B
- Hotel Villa Liana
- Hotel della Robbia
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45
- Bus lines: 12, 13, 33
- Train lines: FA, IC, ICN, R
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