Lucerne to Genoa by train

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Overview: trains from Lucerne to Genoa

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lucerne to Genoa, 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 1
Fastest journey 5hr 5m View journey
Distance (km) 298
Trains / day 33 View all
Cheapest journey US$73.60 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 47m
Train operators 83

Travelling from Lucerne to Genoa by train

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

The fastest trains from Lucerne to Genoa take around 5 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 298 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. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 33 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 US$73.60.

We think any time is a great time to visit Genoa, 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 Genoa.

Is there a direct train from Lucerne to Genoa?

The journey between Lucerne and Genoa usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Lucerne to Genoa every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

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

The Lucerne to Genoa train travel takes about 5 hours and 5 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Lucerne to Genoa train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Genoa leaving Lucerne at around 06:18 and the last train leaving at around 22:18. This is the same at the weekend.

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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.