Skip to contentTrainline homepage
Business

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Trieste to Lucerne

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

Trenitalia
Italo

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

What customers say about Trainline

Read real reviews from real users

Trustpilot
  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Trieste to Lucerne

Taking the train from Trieste to Lucerne in 7 hours 34 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Trieste to Lucerne? We’ve got you covered.

It usually takes around 10 hours 22 minutes to travel the 278 miles (447 km) from Trieste to Lucerne by train, although you can get there in as little as 7 hours 34 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll normally find around 24 trains per day running on this route. You’ll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.

Train tickets from Trieste to Lucerne are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.

Keen to book your train tickets to Lucerne? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.

Trains to Lucerne from Trieste

First train

04:26

Last train

22:06

Departure stationTrieste
Arrival stationLucerne
Journey time

From 7h 34m

Distance

278 miles (447 km)

Frequency

24 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train and bus operators

Flixbus

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Trieste to Lucerne?

Want to know more about your journey from Trieste to Lucerne? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do I travel from Trieste to Lucerne?

You can get from Trieste to Lucerne by train in 10 hours and 22 minutes on average, with the fastest journeys taking just 7 hours and 34 minutes. Check out our Journey Planner for more details.

How long does the train from Trieste to Lucerne take?

The average journey time by train between Trieste and Lucerne is 10 hours and 22 minutes, with around 24 trains per day running on this route. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Trieste and Lucerne by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Trieste to Lucerne is 7 hours and 34 minutes.

Can you take a train directly from Trieste to Lucerne?

No, there are no direct train services from Trieste to Lucerne. Travelling from Trieste to Lucerne by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What are the train times from Trieste to Lucerne?

Check out the next trains departing from Trieste to Lucerne for Tuesday 2nd September 2025. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
08:3916:418h 2m, 2 changes
09:4717:417h 54m, 4 changes
09:4718:218h 34m, 3 changes
09:5818:418h 43m, 3 changes
11:1619:418h 25m, 4 changes
12:2720:217h 54m, 2 changes
13:1621:218h 5m, 3 changes
14:1622:418h 25m, 3 changes
16:0505:4113h 36m, 4 changes
16:0506:4114h 36m, 2 changes

How do I find cheap train tickets from Trieste to Lucerne?

The price of train tickets from Trieste to Lucerne starts at one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Booking on the day is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or class.

1. Book in advance

Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Trieste to Lucerne by booking early.§

2. Be flexible with your travel times

Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.

3. Choose a slower or connecting train

On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!

4. Look out for special deals

Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.

For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.

§Some train companies may not offer any Advance ticket types or cheaper deals for early bookings. On rare occasions, train companies may choose to release special offers closer to the date on last-minute or late-release tickets. This is dependent on the individual train operating company you travel with.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link