Explore Trieste to Lucerne by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Trieste to Lucerne aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of a train ticket between Trieste and Lucerne

The cheapest ticket price along this route is €88.07. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 6 months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Trieste to Lucerne departure frequency and train timetable

With 10 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 50 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:26 and the last one is at 22:32. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:26, with the last one at 19:11.

Average train travel time and distance from Trieste to Lucerne

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 8 hours and 5 minutes, spanning 447 kilometres in total.

How far in advance Trieste and Lucerne tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Trieste and Lucerne are available 6 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Further insights on trains from Trieste to Lucerne

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Lucerne city guide.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the journey from Trieste to Lucerne by train?

The total distance between Trieste and Lucerne by train is 447 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Trieste to Lucerne?

The cheapest fare on this route is €88.07. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

When can I buy tickets for trains running from Trieste to Lucerne?

Tickets for travel between Trieste to Lucerne are available 6 months before departure.

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

The fastest journey on this route takes 8 hours and 5 minutes.