The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucerne to Rome
Cheapest price
£128
Average price
£162
Fastest journey
6 h 21 m
Average duration
6 h 23 m
Trains per day
23
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 £162 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £128.
To travel from Lucerne to Rome you need to make at least one change.
EuroCity 25+
Regionale TRENORD 2643+
InterCityNotte 76318:1811h48Arth-Goldau6:06Rome Termini£1281One-way2 changes
EuroCity 25+
Regionale TRENORD 2643+
InterCityNotte 76318:0012h06Zug station6:06Rome Termini£1331One-way2 changes
EuroCity 19+
Intercity 641+
InterCityNotte 79512:1811h05Arth-Goldau23:23Rome Ostiense£1361One-way2 changes
EuroCity 19+
Intercity 641+
InterCityNotte 79512:0011h23Zug station23:23Rome Ostiense£1411One-way2 changes
EuroCity 153+
Intercity 59411:1811h02Arth-Goldau22:20Rome Termini£1421One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9663+
EuroCity 12316:186h21Arth-Goldau22:39Rome Termini£1661One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9651+
EuroCity 2114:186h21Arth-Goldau20:39Rome Termini£1661One-way1 change
EuroCity 151+
FRECCIAROSSA 964713:186h22Arth-Goldau19:40Rome Termini£1601One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9643+
EuroCity 1912:186h22Arth-Goldau18:40Rome Termini£1661One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+
EuroCity 117:186h31Arth-Goldau13:49Rome Termini£1661One-way1 change
Travel 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 £37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 58m. 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 £37, and a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 662 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£128 Average Price | £59 Average Price Cheapest | £118 Average Price |
7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 42m Average total duration 11h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m 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 today, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 15+ Intercity 597 | 10:00 Zug station | 11h20 | 21:20 Rome Ostiense | 1 change | |
EuroCity 15+ Intercity 597 | 10:18 Arth-Goldau | 11h02 | 21:20 Rome Ostiense | 1 change | |
EuroCity 153+ Intercity 594 | 11:00 Zug station | 11h20 | 22:20 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 153+ FRECCIAROSSA 9321 | 11:00 Zug station | 7h35 | 18:35 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 153+ Intercity 594 | 11:18 Arth-Goldau | 11h02 | 22:20 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 153+ FRECCIAROSSA 9321 | 11:18 Arth-Goldau | 7h17 | 18:35 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 151+ FRECCIAROSSA 9647 | 13:00 Zug station | 6h40 | 19:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 151+ FRECCIAROSSA 9647 | 13:18 Arth-Goldau | 6h22 | 19:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 21+ FRECCIAROSSA 9651 | 14:00 Zug station | 6h39 | 20:39 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 21+ FRECCIAROSSA 9651 | 14:18 Arth-Goldau | 6h21 | 20:39 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 37+ FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 15:00 Zug station | 6h54 | 21:54 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 37+ FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 15:18 Arth-Goldau | 6h36 | 21:54 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 123+ FRECCIAROSSA 9663 | 16:00 Zug station | 6h39 | 22:39 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 123+ FRECCIAROSSA 9663 | 16:18 Arth-Goldau | 6h21 | 22:39 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 173+ FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 16:49 Arth-Goldau | 7h05 | 23:54 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 25+ Regionale TRENORD 2643+ InterCityNotte 763 | 18:00 Zug station | 12h06 | 6:06 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 25+ Regionale TRENORD 2643+ InterCityNotte 763 | 18:18 Arth-Goldau | 11h48 | 6:06 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lucerne to Rome
Trains from Lucerne to Rome run on average 25 times per day, taking around 7h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 but you can travel from only £37 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 662 km distance in 6h 36m.
Distance 662 km |
Average train duration 7h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 6h 36m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Trenitalia, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Italo, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Lucerne to Rome trainsFrecciarossa, Trenitalia, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Italo, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Lucerne and Rome from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Intercity
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Italo
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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
- 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 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
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