Berlin to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Berlin and Lucerne takes 9h 53m and the fastest train takes 8h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin 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.

9h 53m
Duration: 934 km
Distance: CHF 206
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best

Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...

9h 28m

CHF 171–340

Berlin to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Berlin and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 9h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12:43 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 22m • 2 changes
2:43 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
9h 22m • 2 changes
4:43 PM → 1:16 AM
Arrives next day
8h 33m • 2 changes
5:27 PM → 7:05 AM
Arrives next day
13h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:08 AM → 10:05 AM
9h 57m • 2 changes
4:41 AM → 1:05 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 22m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:08 AM → 10:05 AM
9h 57m • 2 changes
4:41 AM → 1:05 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 22m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:27 AM → 4:05 PM
10h 38m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 5:05 PM
9h 38m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 38m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 9:05 PM
9h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:27 AM → 4:05 PM
10h 38m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 5:05 PM
9h 38m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 38m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 10:05 PM
10h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:27 AM → 4:05 PM
10h 38m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 5:05 PM
9h 38m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 38m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 9:05 PM
9h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:27 AM → 4:05 PM
10h 38m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 5:05 PM
9h 38m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 38m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 9:05 PM
9h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Berlin 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.