The train between Balsthal and Lucerne takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Balsthal 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 hourly between Balsthal and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balsthal is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 8:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Oensingen and take an average of 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Balsthal to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Balsthal station and arriving at Lucerne station via Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Balsthal to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Oensingen station.
Balsthal to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Balsthal to Lucerne train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Balsthal and Lucerne is 54.7 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a train from Balsthal to Luzern via Oensingen and Olten in around 1h 24m.