The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucerne to Rome
Cheapest price
£114
Average price
£150
Fastest journey
6 h 7 m
Average duration
6 h 21 m
Trains per day
22
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 £150 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £114.
To travel from Lucerne to Rome you need to make at least one change.
EuroCity 15+
Intercity 597
EuroCity 15+
Intercity 597
EuroCity 13+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463+
Intercity 584
EuroCity 13+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463+
Intercity 584
EuroCity 19+
Intercity 669+
ETRUSCHI LINE 4139
EuroCity 25+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9681
EuroCity 151+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9647
EuroCity 19+
FRECCIAROSSA 9639
EuroCity 25+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9681
EuroCity 13+
FRECCIAROSSA 9527Travel 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 £39. 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 £39, and a flight costs an average of £51.
Distance: 662 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£124 Average Price | £72 Average Price Cheapest | £136 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 today, Tuesday 13 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 27+ InterCityNotte 765 · InterCityNotte 770 | 17:00 Zug station | 12h35 | 05:35 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 27+ InterCityNotte 765 · InterCityNotte 770 | 17:18 Arth-Goldau | 12h17 | 05:35 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
| Wednesday 14 January | |||||
EuroCity 13+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463+ Intercity 584 | 06:00 Zug station | 13h45 | 19:45 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 13+ FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 06:00 Zug station | 6h49 | 12:49 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 13+ FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 06:18 Arth-Goldau | 6h31 | 12:49 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 13+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463+ Intercity 584 | 06:18 Arth-Goldau | 13h27 | 19:45 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 31+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 07:00 Zug station | 7h49 | 14:49 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 31+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 07:18 Arth-Goldau | 7h31 | 14:49 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 15+ FRECCIAROSSA 9633 | 08:00 Zug station | 7h40 | 15:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 15+ Intercity 597 | 08:00 Zug station | 12h07 | 20:07 Rome Tiburtina | 1 change | |
EuroCity 15+ Intercity 597 | 08:18 Arth-Goldau | 11h49 | 20:07 Rome Tiburtina | 1 change | |
EuroCity 15+ FRECCIAROSSA 9633 | 08:18 Arth-Goldau | 7h22 | 15:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 19+ Intercity 669+ ETRUSCHI LINE 4139 | 10:00 Zug station | 12h48 | 22:48 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 19+ FRECCIAROSSA 9639 | 10:00 Zug station | 6h40 | 16:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 19+ Intercity 669+ ETRUSCHI LINE 4139 | 10:18 Arth-Goldau | 12h30 | 22:48 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 19+ FRECCIAROSSA 9639 | 10:18 Arth-Goldau | 6h22 | 16:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 151+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9647 | 12:00 Zug station | 6h40 | 18:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 151+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9647 | 12:18 Arth-Goldau | 6h22 | 18:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 37+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9559 | 13:00 Zug station | 7h54 | 20:54 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 37+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9559 | 13:18 Arth-Goldau | 7h36 | 20:54 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 23+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9663 | 14:00 Zug station | 7h39 | 21:39 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 23+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9663 | 14:18 Arth-Goldau | 7h21 | 21:39 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 25+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9681 | 16:00 Zug station | 6h25 | 22:25 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 25+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9681 | 16:18 Arth-Goldau | 6h07 | 22:25 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 £39 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 £39. 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
- 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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