The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucerne to Rome
Cheapest price
£137
Average price
£176
Fastest journey
6 h 21 m
Average duration
6 h 25 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
662 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £176 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £137.
To travel from Lucerne to Rome you need to make at least one change.
EuroCity 35+
InterCityNotte 795
EuroCity 35+
InterCityNotte 795
EuroCity 15+
Intercity 673 · Intercity 1579
EuroCity 15+
Intercity 673 · Intercity 1579
EuroCity 21+
Intercity 687+
InterCityNotte 799
EuroCity 119+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9663
EuroCity 117+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9651
EuroCity 151+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9647
EuroCity 13+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9539
EuroCity 33+
FRECCIAROSSA 9535Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Lucerne to Rome
Omio 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 prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a flight costs an average of £52.
Distance: 662 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£126 Average Price | £72 Average Price Cheapest | £137 Average Price |
9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 2m Average total duration 11h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Lucerne to Rome train times
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Rome trains for tomorrow, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 31+ Intercity 584 | 06:00 Zug station | 13h45 | 19:45 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 31+ Intercity 584 | 06:18 Arth-Goldau | 13h27 | 19:45 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 11+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | On time 07:00 Zug station | 6h49 | 13:49 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 11+ Intercity 637 · Intercity 597 | 07:00 Zug station | 11h40 | 18:40 Rome Ostiense | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 11+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | On time 07:18 Arth-Goldau | 6h31 | 13:49 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 11+ Intercity 637 · Intercity 597 | 07:18 Arth-Goldau | 11h22 | 18:40 Rome Ostiense | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 33+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 08:00 Zug station | 6h49 | 14:49 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 33+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 08:18 Arth-Goldau | 6h31 | 14:49 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 13+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9539 | 09:00 Zug station | 6h49 | 15:49 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 13+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9539 | 09:18 Arth-Goldau | 6h31 | 15:49 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 35+ InterCityNotte 795 | 10:00 Zug station | 12h23 | 22:23 Rome Ostiense | 1 change | |
EuroCity 35+ FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 10:00 Zug station | 6h49 | 16:49 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 35+ InterCityNotte 795 | 10:18 Arth-Goldau | 12h05 | 22:23 Rome Ostiense | 1 change | |
EuroCity 35+ FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 10:18 Arth-Goldau | 6h31 | 16:49 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 15+ Intercity 673 · Intercity 1579 | 11:00 Zug station | 12h15 | 23:15 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 15+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9547 | 11:00 Zug station | 6h49 | 17:49 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 15+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9547 | On time 11:18 Arth-Goldau | 6h31 | 17:49 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 15+ Intercity 673 · Intercity 1579 | On time 11:18 Arth-Goldau | 11h57 | 23:15 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 151+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9647 | On time 12:00 Zug station | 6h40 | 18:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 151+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9647 | On time 12:18 Arth-Goldau | 6h22 | 18:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 117+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9651 | 13:00 Zug station | 6h39 | 19:39 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 117+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9651 | 13:18 Arth-Goldau | 6h21 | 19:39 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 119+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9663 | 15:00 Zug station | 6h39 | 21:39 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 119+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9663 | 15:18 Arth-Goldau | 6h21 | 21:39 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lucerne to Rome
Trains from Lucerne to Rome run on average 23 times per day, taking around 8h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £70 but you can travel from only £40 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 662 km distance in 6h 36m.
Distance 662 km |
Average train duration 8h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £70 |
Trains per day 23 |
Fastest train 6h 36m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Italo, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Lucerne to Rome trainsTrenitalia, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Italo, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Lucerne and Rome from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Trenitalia
Frecciarossa
Intercity
Frecciabianca
Intercity Notte
Italo
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Lucerne to Rome train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne to Rome 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 Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lucerne and Rome
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with both short-term and long-term options.
- Ramen Bar Akira
- Eataly Roma
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Abitart
- Hotel San Anselmo
- Hotel Villa San Pio
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for metropolitan services
- Metro: Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes.
- Luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
- Rock n’ Coffee Roma
- Arabian Kebab
- Ingredienti
- McDonald’s
- Numb's Bakery Café
- Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
- B&B Rome Tiburtina
- B&B Alba Domus Roma
- Hotel delle Province
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Metro lines: LB
- Bus lines: 62, 71, 111, 111F, 120F, 135, 163, 168, 211, 309, 409, n409, n041, C2, C3, Airport Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FA, IC, REG, FL1, FL2, FL3
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Acafe
- Moka Café
- Roadhouse Grill
- McDonald's
- Gusto
- Chef Express
- Coop Minimarket
- Mercato Centrale
- The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
- Archi di Roma Guest House
- Gemma di Roma
- The Liberty Boutique Hotel
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Located near Platform 24.
- Metro lines: A (red), B (blue)
- Bus lines: 5, H, 38, 40 Express, 50 Express, 64, 66, 70, 75, 82, 90 Express, 92, 105, 150F, 223, 310, 590, 714, 910, C2, C3
- Tram lines: 5, 14
- Train lines: Italo, FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, EN, CNL, R, Leonardo Express
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via di Monte Verde.
- Trattoria Da Enzo al 29
- Osteria der Belli
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel San Francesco
- Hotel Ripa Roma
- Hotel Santa Maria
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for regional and local trains
- Tram: Line 8
- Bus: Several lines available
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