Germany to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Germany and Lucerne takes 10h 5m and the fastest train takes 8h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Germany 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.

10h 5m
Duration: 938 km
Distance: CHF 208
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best

Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...

10h 9m

CHF 172–348

Germany to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Germany and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Germany is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 10h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:05 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 31m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:05 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 31m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:05 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 31m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:13 AM → 4:05 PM
10h 51m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 5:05 PM
9h 51m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 51m • 3 changes
11:13 AM → 9:05 PM
9h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:15 AM → 4:05 PM
10h 49m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 5:05 PM
9h 51m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 51m • 3 changes
11:13 AM → 10:05 PM
10h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:13 AM → 4:05 PM
10h 51m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 5:05 PM
9h 51m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 51m • 3 changes
11:13 AM → 9:05 PM
9h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:13 AM → 4:05 PM
10h 51m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 5:05 PM
9h 51m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 51m • 3 changes
11:13 AM → 9:05 PM
9h 51m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Germany 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.