RoutavioPopular routesRomeRome to Luzern
RomeLuzern662 km

How to get from Rome to Luzern

  • 662 km as the crow flies
  • 2 bus departures a day with FlixBus

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We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Luzern. The most useful door-to-door route takes 13h 05m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 662 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.

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662 km

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Departures from Rome to Luzern

FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:30 and the last at 07:30.

OperatorDepartures a dayFirstLast
FlixBusbus206:3007:30

All departures

  • 06:30
  • 07:30

Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.

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Ticket prices on this route

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  • Bus· 15h 05m€70Book
  • Train· 6h 07m€141Book

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How the trip from Rome to Luzern works

Hey! So, for your trip to Luzern, you'll want to catch the 06:30 FlixBus from Rome Tiburtina. It's a direct journey, so no transfers to worry about, and it takes about 13 hours and 5 minutes. You should arrive in Luzern right around 19:35. The total cost is roughly EUR 51 for this leg. It's a long ride, but at least it's straightforward.

Rome to Luzern: common questions

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

The most useful route takes about 13h 05m by bus, with no transfer.

When is the first bus from Rome to Luzern?

The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:30 and the last at 07:30, from Rome Tiburtina, according to the published timetable.

How many bus departures a day are there from Rome to Luzern?

2 a day with FlixBus, between 06:30 and 07:30.

Which station does the bus from Rome to Luzern leave from?

Rome Tiburtina with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.

How far is Luzern from Rome?

About 662 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

How much does Rome to Luzern cost?

Our latest search put the route we recommend at €51. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.

Which operators run Rome to Luzern?

On this route you travel with FlixBus.

What is the cheapest way to get from Rome 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.

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Sources and method

Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.

Operators: FlixBus

Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026