The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Lucca
Cheapest price
£116
Average price
£119
Fastest journey
8 h 25 m
Average duration
9 h 10 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
420 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Lucca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Lucca will cost around £119 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £116.
Of the 2 trains that leave Zurich for Lucca every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 420 km distance in an average of 9 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 54 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.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich to Lucca
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Lucca 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 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, and a flight costs an average of £94.
Distance: 420 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£99 Average Price | £175 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 38m Average total duration 16h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Zurich to Lucca train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:33 Zurich | 9h54 | 14:27 Lucca | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:33 Zurich | 8h25 | 16:58 Lucca | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:33 Zurich | 8h54 | 18:27 Lucca | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Lucca
Distance 420 km |
Average train duration 7h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 8h 54m |
First train 04:50 |
Last train 19:15 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Intercity, Frecciabianca, SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Lucca trainsTrenitalia, Intercity, Frecciabianca, SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Lucca from £44. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Trenitalia
Intercity
Frecciabianca
SBB
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Zurich to Lucca train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Lucca
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Piazzale Ricasoli.
- Ristorante Giglio
- Osteria Baralla
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Grand Universe Lucca
- Hotel Ilaria
- Albergo San Martino
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to Pisa, Florence, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional connections to Pisa and Florence
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