Cheapest price
£70
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Lucerne will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £70.
Of the 23 trains that leave Milan for Lucerne every day 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 189 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 32 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £20.
Distance: 189 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£66 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £116 Average Price |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:10 Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 19:00 Zug station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 18:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 19:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:10 Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 20:00 Zug station | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 05:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 07:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:10 Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 08:00 Zug station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:10 Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 09:00 Zug station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 06:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 08:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 07:10 Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 10:00 Zug station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 09:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:10 Milan Centrale | 3h01 | 11:11 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Distance 189 km |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 00:39 |
Last train 20:18 |
You can travel by train to Lucerne from Milan with Trenitalia and SBB for as low as £37. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Trenitalia is the national railway of Italy, providing a comprehensive network of trains across the country including trains between Milan and Lucerne. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, and Frecciabianca, as well as regional and intercity services. Frecciarossa trains are the fastest, reaching speeds of up to 300 km/h, while Frecciargento and Frecciabianca offer a more leisurely journey. Passengers can choose from a range of ticket types, including Economy, Standard, and Business Class. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and a range of food and beverage options. Popular routes include Milan to Rome, Venice to Florence, and Naples to Bari.
Train information from Milan to Lucerne with Trenitalia:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Milan Centrale, which is located around 2.4 miles (3.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Lucerne, located 0.3 miles (525 m) away from the city centre.
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