Lucerne to Trieste by train

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Overview: trains from Lucerne to Trieste

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lucerne to Trieste, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:18 View journey
Last train 22:18 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 7hr 58m View journey
Distance (km) 447
Trains / day 17 View all
Cheapest journey AU$158.70 View journey
Avg journey time 10hr 32m
Train operators 53

Travelling from Lucerne to Trieste by train

Want to know how to get from Lucerne to Trieste by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Lucerne to Trieste take around 7 hours and 58 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 447 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Lucerne is scheduled to depart at around  06:18. The last departure is usually at around 22:18 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Lucerne at around 06:18, with the last train leaving at around 18:18. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 17 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 21 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$158.70.

We think any time is a great time to visit Trieste, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Trieste.

Is there a direct train from Lucerne to Trieste?

The journey between Lucerne and Trieste usually involves changes of train.

We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around departures.

How long does it take to travel from Lucerne to Trieste?

The Lucerne to Trieste train travel takes about 7 hours and 58 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Lucerne to Trieste train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Trieste leaving Lucerne at around 06:18 and the last train leaving at around 22:18 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Lucerne at around 06:18, with the final departure at 18:18.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.