How to get from Milan to Luzern

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We compared the ways to travel from Milan to Luzern. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 25m by bus, train, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 188 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.

This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.

This fare comes from a search on September 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.

188 km

Which way suits you?

Transport	Observed fare	Duration and scope	Detail
Train	€33Omio catalogue, Sep 9	5h 17m2 transfers	See Train details
Bus	€38Reading date not recorded	6h 25m2 transfers	See Bus details

Train€33Omio catalogue, Sep 9
5h 17m · 2 transfersSee Train details
Bus€38Reading date not recorded
6h 25m · 2 transfersSee Bus details

These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.

Milan to Luzern: cheapest or fastest?

All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.

€386h 25m · 2 transfers · bus, train

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1
Milan → Zurich Airportbus
FlixBus·3h 35m
2
Zurich Airport → Zurichbus
City transit·10m
3
Zurich → Luzerntrain
SBB·50m

The best balance of price and time we found on this route.

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September 2026

Departure and arrival

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Ticket prices on this route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

Bus· 2h 40m€11Book
Train· 2h 32m€33Book

Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9

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Operators seen on these journeys

FlixBusMilan-Zurich AirportBook →City transitZurich Airport-ZurichBook →

SBBZurich-Luzern, Milan-Bellinzona, Bellinzona-ZurichBook →

On this route you travel with FlixBus, City transit, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Milan to Luzern works

Start with a FlixBus bus from Milan to Zurich Airport, about 3h 35m. Transfer in Zurich Airport and continue by City transit bus on to Zurich (10 min). Transfer in Zurich and continue by SBB train on to Luzern (50 min). In total it's roughly €38 over 6h 25m, 2 transfers.

Milan to Luzern: common questions

How long does it take to get from Milan to Luzern?

The most useful route takes about 6h 25m by bus, train, 2 transfers.

How far is Luzern from Milan?

About 188 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

How much does Milan to Luzern cost?

Our latest search put the route we recommend at €38. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.

Which operators run Milan to Luzern?

On this route you travel with FlixBus, City transit, SBB.

What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Luzern?

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.