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Trip Overview

The average train between France and Lucerne takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from France 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.

5h 5m
Duration
616 km
Distance
CHF 152
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

France to Lucerne train times

Trains run 4 times a day between France and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Gare de Lyon and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 50m • 2 changes
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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 49m • 2 changes
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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSchweizerische Südostbahn AG4h 49m • 2 changes
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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSchweizerische Südostbahn AG4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 48m • 2 changes
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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 50m • 2 changes
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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSchweizerische Südostbahn AG4h 49m • 2 changes
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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSchweizerische Südostbahn AG4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 50m • 2 changes
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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 49m • 2 changes
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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSchweizerische Südostbahn AG4h 49m • 2 changes
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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSchweizerische Südostbahn AG4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 50m • 2 changes
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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 49m • 2 changes
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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSchweizerische Südostbahn AG4h 49m • 2 changes
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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSchweizerische Südostbahn AG4h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from France 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.

Map of how to get from France to Lucerne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 616.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between France and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a subway from Châtelet to Luzern via Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 5h 46m.

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