- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Milan’s leading art museums, with Italian masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a historic palace.
Cheapest price on 18 Oct
£44
Average ticket price on 18 Oct
£65
Fastest journey on 18 Oct
2 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 18 Oct
2 h 11 m
Trains on 18 Oct
58
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Milan will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
On Sun 18 Oct, we found 58 trains from Lucerne to Milan, including 21 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 189 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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.
IC 2 1479 | 1479 · B 2 2055 | 2055+
IR VAE 2033 | 2033
IC 21 675 | 675 · RE 80 25527 | 25527 · B 2 2050 | 2050
IC 21 675 | 675 · S 10 25777 | 25777
IC 21 671 | 671 · S 10 25773 | 25773
IC 2 1479 | 1479 · S 10 25133 | 25133 · B 523 571 | 571+
IR VAE 2033 | 2033
IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 2 873 | 873 · RE 80 25525 | 25525
IC 21 671 | 671 · RE 80 25523 | 25523
IC 21 675 | 675 · RE 80 25527 | 25527
EC 21 | 21+
IR VAE 2027 | 2027
EC 151 | 151+
IR VAE 2025 | 2025Trains from Lucerne to Milan run on average 32 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 189 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 189 km |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 0:23 |
Last train 23:23 |
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Best time to book 7 days |
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Milan trains for tomorrow, Sunday 18 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 3 21323 | 21323 · EC 11 | 11 · S 10 25113 | 25113 · B 523 519 | 519 | 6:39 Lucerne station | 2h49 | 9:28 Milan | 3 changes | |
EC 13 | 13 · S 10 25115 | 25115 · B 523 523 | 523+ IR VAE 2015 | 2015 | 7:39 Lucerne station | 2h49 | 10:28 Milan | 3 changes | |
IC 21 663 | 663 · RE 80 25515 | 25515 · B 2 2026 | 2026 | 8:18 Lucerne station | 2h24 | 10:42 Milan | 2 changes | |
EC 301 | 301 · B 2 2023 | 2023+ IR VAE 2017 | 2017 | 8:39 Lucerne station | 2h34 | 11:13 Milan | 2 changes | |
EC 301 | 301 · S 10 25117 | 25117 · B 523 527 | 527+ IR VAE 2017 | 2017 | 8:39 Lucerne station | 2h49 | 11:28 Milan | 3 changes | |
EC 15 | 15 · S 10 25119 | 25119 · B 523 533 | 533+ IR VAE 2019 | 2019 | 9:39 Lucerne station | 2h49 | 12:28 Milan | 3 changes | |
EuroCity 15 | 10:00 Zug station | 2h50 | 12:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 15 | 10:18 Arth-Goldau | 2h32 | 12:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25519 | 25519 · B 2 2034 | 2034 | 10:18 Lucerne station | 2h24 | 12:42 Milan | 2 changes | |
EC 33 | 33 · S 10 25121 | 25121 · B 523 539 | 539+ IR VAE 2021 | 2021 | 10:39 Lucerne station | 2h49 | 13:28 Milan | 3 changes | |
EuroCity 33 | 11:00 Zug station | 2h55 | 13:55 Milano Lambrate | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 33 | 11:18 Arth-Goldau | 2h37 | 13:55 Milano Lambrate | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 19 | 19 · S 10 25123 | 25123 · B 523 545 | 545+ IR VAE 2023 | 2023 | 11:39 Lucerne station | 2h49 | 14:28 Milan | 3 changes | |
EuroCity 19 | 12:00 Zug station | 2h50 | 14:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 671 | 671 · S 10 25773 | 25773 | 12:18 Lucerne station | 2h18 | 14:36 Balerna station | 1 change | |
IC 21 671 | 671 · RE 80 25523 | 25523 | 12:18 Lucerne station | 2h08 | 14:26 Chiasso station | 1 change | |
IC 21 671 | 671 · S 10 25773 | 25773 | 12:18 Lucerne station | 2h18 | 14:36 Stabio station | 1 change | |
EuroCity 19 | 12:18 Arth-Goldau | 2h32 | 14:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 671 | 671 · RE 80 25523 | 25523 · B 2 2042 | 2042 | 12:18 Lucerne station | 2h24 | 14:42 Milan | 2 changes | |
IC 21 671 | 671 · RE 80 25825 | 25825 | 12:18 Lucerne station | 2h31 | 14:49 Chiasso station | 1 change | |
EC 151 | 151 · S 10 25125 | 25125+ IR VAE 2025 | 2025 | 12:39 Lucerne station | 2h23 | 15:02 Balerna station | 2 changes | |
EC 151 | 151 · S 10 25125 | 25125 · B 523 549 | 549+ IR VAE 2025 | 2025 | 12:39 Lucerne station | 2h49 | 15:28 Milan | 3 changes | |
EC 151 | 151+ IR VAE 2025 | 2025 | 12:39 Lucerne station | 2h16 | 14:55 Chiasso station | 1 change | |
EuroCity 151 | 13:00 Zug station | 2h50 | 15:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 2 873 | 873 · S 10 25775 | 25775 | 13:18 Lucerne station | 2h18 | 15:36 Stabio station | 2 changes | |
IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 2 873 | 873 · RE 80 25525 | 25525 | 13:18 Lucerne station | 2h08 | 15:26 Chiasso station | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 151 | 13:18 Arth-Goldau | 2h32 | 15:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 2 873 | 873 · S 10 25775 | 25775 | 13:18 Lucerne station | 2h18 | 15:36 Balerna station | 2 changes | |
EC 21 | 21+ IR VAE 2027 | 2027 | 13:39 Lucerne station | 2h16 | 15:55 Chiasso station | 1 change | |
EC 21 | 21 · S 10 25127 | 25127 · B 523 553 | 553+ IR VAE 2027 | 2027 | 13:39 Lucerne station | 2h49 | 16:28 Milan | 3 changes | |
EC 21 | 21 · S 10 25127 | 25127+ IR VAE 2027 | 2027 | 13:39 Lucerne station | 2h23 | 16:02 Balerna station | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 21 | 14:00 Zug station | 2h50 | 16:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 675 | 675 · S 10 25777 | 25777 | 14:18 Lucerne station | 2h18 | 16:36 Stabio station | 1 change | |
EuroCity 21 | 14:18 Arth-Goldau | 2h32 | 16:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 675 | 675 · RE 80 25527 | 25527 | 14:18 Lucerne station | 2h08 | 16:26 Chiasso station | 1 change | |
IC 21 675 | 675 · RE 80 25527 | 25527 · B 2 2050 | 2050 | 14:18 Lucerne station | 2h24 | 16:42 Milan | 2 changes | |
IC 21 675 | 675 · RE 80 25829 | 25829 | 14:18 Lucerne station | 2h31 | 16:49 Chiasso station | 1 change | |
EC 37 | 37 · S 10 25129 | 25129 · B 523 561 | 561+ IR VAE 2029 | 2029 | 14:39 Lucerne station | 2h49 | 17:28 Milan | 3 changes | |
EuroCity 37 | 15:00 Zug station | 2h55 | 17:55 Milano Lambrate | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 37 | 15:18 Arth-Goldau | 2h37 | 17:55 Milano Lambrate | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 123 | 123 · S 10 25131 | 25131 · B 523 567 | 567+ IR VAE 2031 | 2031 | 15:39 Lucerne station | 2h49 | 18:28 Milan | 3 changes | |
EuroCity 123 | 16:00 Zug station | 2h50 | 18:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 123 | 16:18 Arth-Goldau | 2h32 | 18:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2 1479 | 1479 · S 10 25133 | 25133 · B 523 571 | 571+ IR VAE 2033 | 2033 | 16:39 Lucerne station | 2h49 | 19:28 Milan | 3 changes | |
IC 2 1479 | 1479 · B 2 2055 | 2055+ IR VAE 2033 | 2033 | 16:39 Lucerne station | 2h34 | 19:13 Milan | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 173 | 16:49 Arth-Goldau | 3h01 | 19:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 25 | 25 · S 10 25135 | 25135 · B 523 575 | 575+ IR VAE 2035 | 2035 | 17:39 Lucerne station | 2h44 | 20:23 Milan | 3 changes | |
EuroCity 25 | 18:00 Zug station | 2h50 | 20:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 25 | 18:18 Arth-Goldau | 2h32 | 20:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 683 | 683 · RE 80 25535 | 25535 · B 2 2066 | 2066 | 18:18 Lucerne station | 2h24 | 20:42 Milan | 2 changes | |
EC 27 | 27 · S 10 25137 | 25137 · B 523 577 | 577+ IR VAE 2037 | 2037 | 18:39 Lucerne station | 2h44 | 21:23 Milan | 3 changes | |
EuroCity 27 | 19:00 Zug station | 2h50 | 21:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 27 | 19:18 Arth-Goldau | 2h32 | 21:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 29 | 29 · S 10 25139 | 25139 · B 523 579 | 579+ IR VAE 2039 | 2039 | 19:39 Lucerne station | 2h44 | 22:23 Milan | 3 changes | |
EuroCity 29 | 20:00 Zug station | 2h50 | 22:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 29 | 20:18 Arth-Goldau | 2h32 | 22:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 687 | 687 · B 2 2074 | 2074 | 20:18 Lucerne station | 2h24 | 22:42 Milan | 1 change | |
S 3 21379 | 21379 · IC 2 1487 | 1487 · S 10 25141 | 25141 · B 523 581 | 581 | 20:39 Lucerne station | 2h44 | 23:23 Milan | 3 changes | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lucerne to Milan trains use the Arth-Goldau to Milano Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Chiasso. Use this guide to compare Lucerne and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Luzern Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant La Cucina, Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Luzern Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Luzern Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Bhf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Monopol Luzern, Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel, Hotel Central Luzern.
Luzern Allmend/Messe is 1 km from Lucerne city centre. Public transport options include:
Luzern Allmend/Messe has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
ATMs are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
Available at Luzern Allmend/Messe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luzern Allmend/Messe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Milano Lambrate is 4 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Lambrate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Girasole, Osteria Lambrate
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Lambrate. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Lambrate. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Lambrate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Lambrate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Lambrate: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Milano Lambrate, Hotel Gamma, Hotel Lugano.
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
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