The average train between Aachen and Lucerne takes 9h 28m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen to Lucerne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Aachen and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Aachen to Lucerne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Lucerne station via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
Aachen to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Aachen to Lucerne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Aachen and Lucerne is 445 km. The road distance is 673 km.
You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Luzern via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 7h 9m.