The average train between Germany and Lucerne takes 10h 43m and the fastest train takes 8h 41m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Germany and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Germany is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 10h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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.
No, there is no direct train from Germany to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Germany station and arriving at Lucerne station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
Germany to Lucerne train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Germany to Lucerne train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Luzern station.
The distance between Germany and Lucerne is 483.2 km. The road distance is 938 km.
You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Luzern via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 9h 54m.