Berlin to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Berlin and Lucerne takes 9h 24m and the fastest train takes 8h 28m. 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 24m
Duration: 934 km
Distance: CHF 237
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Basel

best

Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...

8h 44m

CHF 173–660

Berlin to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Berlin and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

10:37 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 28m • 1 change
12:31 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 34m • 1 change
2:37 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
9h 28m • 1 change
8:48 PM → 9:05 AM
Arrives next day
12h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

6:31 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 34m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 6:05 PM
9h 34m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 28m • 1 change
12:31 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

6:31 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 34m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 6:05 PM
9h 34m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 28m • 1 change
12:31 PM → 10:05 PM
9h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

4:34 AM → 1:05 PM
8h 31m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 6:05 PM
9h 34m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 28m • 1 change
12:31 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

4:34 AM → 1:05 PM
8h 31m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 6:05 PM
9h 34m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 28m • 1 change
12:31 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

4:34 AM → 2:05 PM
9h 31m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 6:05 PM
9h 34m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 28m • 1 change
12:31 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

4:34 AM → 2:05 PM
9h 31m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 6:05 PM
9h 34m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 28m • 1 change
12:31 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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