The average train between Emden and Lucerne takes 11h 14m and the fastest train takes 9h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Emden 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 5 times a day between Emden and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Emden is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Münster Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 11h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Emden 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.
No, there is no direct train from Emden to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Emden station and arriving at Lucerne station via Münster Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
Emden to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf station.
Emden to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Emden to Lucerne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Emden and Lucerne is 706.7 km. The road distance is 916 km.
You can take a train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Luzern via Münster Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 10h 19m.