The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Lucerne
Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£80
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 12 m
Trains per day
42
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 £80 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.
Of the 42 trains that leave Milan for Lucerne every day 27 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 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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.
S 50 25564 | 25564 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 232010:232h18Stabio station12:41Lucerne station£581One-way2 changes
S 10 25164 | 25164 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 232010:232h18Balerna station12:41Lucerne station£581One-way2 changes
S 50 25562 | 25562 · IC 21 672 | 6729:232h18Stabio station11:41Lucerne station£601One-way1 change
S 10 25162 | 25162 · IC 21 672 | 6729:232h18Balerna station11:41Lucerne station£601One-way1 change
RE 80 25510 | 25510 · IC 21 672 | 6729:342h07Chiasso station11:41Lucerne station£601One-way1 change
RE 80 25510 | 25510 · IC 21 672 | 6729:342h07Chiasso station11:41Lucerne station£601One-way1 change
RE 80 25508 | 25508 · IC 2 870 | 870 · IR 26 2316 | 23168:342h07Chiasso station10:41Lucerne station£801One-way2 changes
EC 10 | 10+
IR VAE 2012 | 20128:052h16Chiasso station10:21Lucerne station£611One-way1 change
EC 12 | 12+
IR VAE 2014 | 20149:052h16Chiasso station11:21Lucerne station£801One-way1 change
EC 14 | 14+
IR VAE 2016 | 201610:052h16Chiasso station12:21Lucerne station£801One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Milan to Lucerne
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 £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. 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 £15, and a flight costs an average of £36.
Distance: 189 km
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Live departures
Milan to Lucerne train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Lucerne trains for today, Monday 13 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B 523 572 | 572 · S 10 25138 | 25138 · EC 28 | 28 · S 1 21183 | 21183 | 18:38 Milan | 3h00 | 21:38 Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
| Tuesday 14 April | |||||
EuroCity 10 | 5:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 7:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 10 | 5:10 Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 8:00 Zug station | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 10 | 10+ IR VAE 2012 | 2012 | 6:05 Chiasso station | 2h16 | 8:21 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
EuroCity 12 | 6:10 Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 9:00 Zug station | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 12 | 6:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 8:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
S 10 25160 | 25160 · IC 2 870 | 870 · IR 26 2316 | 2316 | 6:23 Balerna station | 2h18 | 8:41 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
S 50 25560 | 25560 · IC 2 870 | 870 · IR 26 2316 | 2316 | 6:23 Stabio station | 2h18 | 8:41 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
RE 80 25508 | 25508 · IC 2 870 | 870 · IR 26 2316 | 2316 | 6:34 Chiasso station | 2h07 | 8:41 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
S 40 25460 | 25460 · S 10 25114 | 25114 · EC 12 | 12+ IR VAE 2014 | 2014 | 6:53 Stabio station | 2h28 | 9:21 Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
S 10 25114 | 25114 · EC 12 | 12+ IR VAE 2014 | 2014 | 6:57 Balerna station | 2h24 | 9:21 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
EC 12 | 12+ IR VAE 2014 | 2014 | 7:05 Chiasso station | 2h16 | 9:21 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
EuroCity 14 | 7:10 Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 10:00 Zug station | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 14 | 7:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 9:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
S 50 25562 | 25562 · IC 21 672 | 672 | 7:23 Stabio station | 2h18 | 9:41 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
S 10 25162 | 25162 · IC 21 672 | 672 | 7:23 Balerna station | 2h18 | 9:41 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
RE 80 25510 | 25510 · IC 21 672 | 672 | 7:34 Chiasso station | 2h07 | 9:41 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
S 40 25462 | 25462 · S 10 25116 | 25116 · EC 14 | 14+ IR VAE 2016 | 2016 | 7:53 Stabio station | 2h28 | 10:21 Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
S 10 25116 | 25116 · EC 14 | 14+ IR VAE 2016 | 2016 | 7:57 Balerna station | 2h24 | 10:21 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
EC 14 | 14+ IR VAE 2016 | 2016 | 8:05 Chiasso station | 2h16 | 10:21 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
EuroCity 178 | 8:10 Milan Centrale | 3h01 | 11:11 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
S 50 25564 | 25564 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 | 8:23 Stabio station | 2h18 | 10:41 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
S 10 25164 | 25164 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 | 8:23 Balerna station | 2h18 | 10:41 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 150 | 9:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 11:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 150 | 9:10 Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 12:00 Zug station | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 30 | 10:05 Milano Lambrate | 2h55 | 13:00 Zug station | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 30 | 10:05 Milano Lambrate | 2h37 | 12:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 16 | 11:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 13:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 16 | 11:10 Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 14:00 Zug station | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 32 | 12:05 Milano Lambrate | 2h55 | 15:00 Zug station | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 32 | 12:05 Milano Lambrate | 2h37 | 14:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 20 | 13:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 15:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 20 | 13:10 Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 16:00 Zug station | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 22 | 14:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 16:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 22 | 14:10 Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 17:00 Zug station | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 24 | 15:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 17:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 24 | 15:10 Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 18:00 Zug station | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 36 | 16:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 18:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 36 | 16:10 Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 19:00 Zug station | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 26 | 17:10 Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 20:00 Zug station | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 26 | 17:10 Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 19:42 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Lucerne
Trains from Milan to Lucerne run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 189 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 189 km |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 0:23 |
Last train 23:18 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Trenitalia, SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity from Milan to Lucerne trainsTrenitalia, SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity trains will get you between Milan and Lucerne from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Milan to Lucerne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Lucerne 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 Lucerne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milan and Lucerne
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from Via Rombon.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Girasole
- Osteria Lambrate
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- MEININGER Milano Lambrate
- Hotel Gamma
- Hotel Lugano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M2
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 19
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, accessible from Viale Certosa.
- Burger King
- Ristorante Pizzeria La Certosa
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Raffaello
- Hotel Mirage
- Klima Hotel Milano Fiere
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 14
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Zentralstrasse.
- Restaurant La Cucina
- Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Monopol Luzern
- Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel
- Hotel Central Luzern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 420 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to Germany, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Boat connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Lake Lucerne boats
- Train: SBB services to various destinations
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