The average train between Balerna and Lucerne takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Balerna 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 3 hours between Balerna and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Balerna is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Balerna to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Balerna station and arriving at Lucerne station via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Balerna to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Balerna station.
Balerna to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Balerna to Lucerne train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenord.
The distance between Balerna and Lucerne is 144 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Balerna to Luzern via Bellinzona in around 2h 50m.