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Dresden to Lucerne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dresden and Lucerne takes 11h 47m and the fastest train takes 8h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden 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.

11h 47m
Duration
914 km
Distance
CHF 207
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Fulda

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  1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain train 55 / ...
  2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Fulda Bahnhoftrain train 50 / ...
  3. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12
  4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train Ec / ...
10h 52m
CHF 165–407

Dresden to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dresden and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 11h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Dresden to Lucerne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 913.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 47m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Leipzig Hbf, Fulda Bahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 10h 52m.

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