Venice to Lucerne by train
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Overview: trains from Venice to Lucerne
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Venice to Lucerne train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Venice to Lucerne by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Venice to Lucerne take around 6 hours and 3 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 356 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Venice is scheduled to depart at around 05:39. The last departure is usually at around 21:05 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Venice at around 05:26, with the last train leaving at around 21:05. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 37 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 13 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$33.90.
We think any time is a great time to visit Lucerne, 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 Lucerne.
Is there a direct train from Venice to Lucerne?
The journey between Venice and Lucerne usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Venice to Lucerne 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 Venice to Lucerne?
The Venice to Lucerne train travel takes about 6 hours and 3 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Venice to Lucerne train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Lucerne leaving Venice at around 05:39 and the last train leaving at around 21:05 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Venice at around 05:26, with the final departure at 21:05.
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