The average train between France and Lucerne takes 5h 3m 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.
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 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 49m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from France to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon station and arriving at Luzern station via Basel Sbb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
France to Lucerne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
France to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
The distance between France and Lucerne is 490.7 km. The road distance is 580 km.
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.