- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Cheapest price
£104
Average price
£142
Fastest journey
6 h 42 m
Average duration
6 h 42 m
Trains per day
27
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 £142 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £104.
To travel from Lucerne to Rome you need to make at least one change.
EuroCity 25+
Regionale TRENORD 2643+
InterCityNotte 763
EuroCity 25+
Regionale TRENORD 2643+
InterCityNotte 763
FRECCIAROSSA 9561+
InterCityNotte 797+
EuroCity 27
FRECCIAROSSA 9561+
InterCityNotte 797+
EuroCity 27
EuroCity 15+
Intercity 597
FRECCIAROSSA 9551+
EuroCity 151
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+
EuroCity 11
FRECCIAROSSA 9651+
EuroCity 21
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+
EuroCity 19
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+
EuroCity 301Omio 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 £44. 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 £44, and a flight costs an average of £31.
Distance: 662 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£107 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest | £117 Average Price |
7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 43m Average total duration 11h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Rome trains for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FRECCIAROSSA 89741+ EuroCity 153 | 11:00 Zug station | 8h19 | 19:19 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 153+ Intercity 594 | 11:00 Zug station | 11h20 | 22:20 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 153+ Intercity 594 | 11:18 Arth-Goldau | 11h02 | 22:20 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 89741+ EuroCity 153 | 11:18 Arth-Goldau | 8h01 | 19:19 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551+ EuroCity 19 | 12:00 Zug station | 8h14 | 20:14 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9809 · FRECCIAROSSA 9323+ EuroCity 19 | 12:00 Zug station | 8h05 | 20:05 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551+ EuroCity 19 | 12:18 Arth-Goldau | 7h56 | 20:14 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9809 · FRECCIAROSSA 9323+ EuroCity 19 | 12:18 Arth-Goldau | 7h47 | 20:05 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ EuroCity 151 | 13:00 Zug station | 8h19 | 21:19 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8819 · FRECCIAROSSA 9431+ EuroCity 151 | 13:00 Zug station | 7h55 | 20:55 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ EuroCity 151 | 13:18 Arth-Goldau | 8h01 | 21:19 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8819 · FRECCIAROSSA 9431+ EuroCity 151 | 13:18 Arth-Goldau | 7h37 | 20:55 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9559+ EuroCity 21 | 14:00 Zug station | 8h30 | 22:30 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9811 · FRECCIAROSSA 9433+ EuroCity 21 | 14:00 Zug station | 8h00 | 22:00 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9811 · FRECCIAROSSA 9433+ EuroCity 21 | 14:18 Arth-Goldau | 7h42 | 22:00 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9559+ EuroCity 21 | 14:18 Arth-Goldau | 8h12 | 22:30 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9563+ EuroCity 37 | 15:00 Zug station | 8h40 | 23:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9563+ EuroCity 37 | 15:18 Arth-Goldau | 8h22 | 23:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 123+ Regionale Veloce 2038+ InterCityNotte 799 | 16:00 Zug station | 13h43 | 5:43 Rome Ostiense | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 89761+ EuroCity 123 | 16:00 Zug station | 8h24 | 0:24 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 89761+ EuroCity 123 | 16:18 Arth-Goldau | 8h06 | 0:24 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 173+ Intercity 687+ InterCityNotte 799 | 16:49 Arth-Goldau | 12h54 | 5:43 Rome Ostiense | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 25+ InterCityNotte 765 · InterCityNotte 770 | 18:00 Zug station | 12h45 | 6:45 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 25+ InterCityNotte 765 · InterCityNotte 770 | 18:18 Arth-Goldau | 12h27 | 6:45 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9561+ InterCityNotte 797+ EuroCity 27 | 19:00 Zug station | 11h02 | 6:02 Rome Tiburtina | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9561+ InterCityNotte 797+ EuroCity 27 | 19:18 Arth-Goldau | 10h44 | 6:02 Rome Tiburtina | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 29 August | |||||
EuroCity 11+ FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 7:00 Zug station | 7h00 | 14:00 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 11+ FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 7:18 Arth-Goldau | 6h42 | 14:00 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 13+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 8:00 Zug station | 7h00 | 15:00 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 13+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 8:18 Arth-Goldau | 6h42 | 15:00 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 301+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 9:00 Zug station | 7h00 | 16:00 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
EuroCity 301+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 9:18 Arth-Goldau | 6h42 | 16:00 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
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Trains from Lucerne to Rome run on average 25 times per day, taking around 7h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 but you can travel from only £31 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 662 km distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 662 km |
Average train duration 7h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £69 |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 6h 25m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:53 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Rome — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rome trip today.
World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Superb Capitoline collections on Michelangelo's square, showcasing ancient sculpture, bronzes, and Rome's civic history.
Outstanding gallery in a villa setting, celebrated for Bernini sculptures and masterpieces by Caravaggio and Raphael.
Baroque square with fountains and lively street life, ideal for people-watching and a classic Rome atmosphere.
Famous staircase linking Piazza di Spagna to Trinità dei Monti, beloved for city scenes and elegant surroundings.
Bohemian quarter of lanes, piazzas, and nightlife, popular for evening strolls, local character, and riverside charm.
Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano and black pepper. A city icon prized for its rich sauce and no cream tradition.
Pasta in a sharp, savoury sauce of guanciale, tomato and Pecorino Romano. A classic Roman favourite with roots in local trattoria cooking.
Simple Roman pasta made with Pecorino Romano and black pepper. It shows the city’s love of bold flavour from few ingredients.
Michelin-starred restaurant by the Colosseum serving refined Roman cuisine in an elegant setting. Best for a fine-dining splurge.
Historic Trastevere trattoria known for classic Roman pasta and warm old-school rooms. A dependable choice for traditional local dishes.
Long-running Testaccio restaurant specialising in Roman quinto quarto and pasta. Informal, authentic and popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for a major Western European capital. Hotels in central areas are pricey, but dining and public transport are often cheaper than in Paris or London.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. In cafés, small change is enough; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Roma Termini -> Piazza Venezia, Rome
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.

Most Lucerne to Rome trains use the Arth-Goldau to Roma Termini station pair, with some services arriving at Roma Ostiense. Use this guide to compare Lucerne and Rome train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Roma Termini is 1 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Termini has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Acafe, Moka Café, Roadhouse Grill, McDonald's, Gusto, Chef Express, Coop Minimarket, Mercato Centrale
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00. Information desks are located near Platform 24.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Roma Termini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Termini: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Termini: The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Archi di Roma Guest House, Gemma di Roma, The Liberty Boutique Hotel.
Roma Ostiense is 2 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Ostiense has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ramen Bar Akira, Eataly Roma
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Roma Ostiense. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Roma Ostiense. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Ostiense: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Abitart, Hotel San Anselmo, Hotel Villa San Pio.
Roma Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Rock n’ Coffee Roma, Arabian Kebab, Ingredienti, McDonald’s, Numb's Bakery Café
Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes. ATMs are located on the ground floor level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20. Information desks are located inside the main terminal. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Tiburtina: Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include B&B Rome Tiburtina, B&B Alba Domus Roma, Hotel delle Province.
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