The average train between Annecy and Lucerne takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Annecy 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 every 2 hours between Annecy and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Annecy is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Annecy station and arriving at Lucerne station via Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Annecy to Lucerne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
Annecy to Lucerne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Annecy to Lucerne train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Annecy and Lucerne is 209.7 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Annecy to Luzern via Genève in around 5h 20m.