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Trip Overview

The average train between Germany and Lucerne takes 9h 19m 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.

9h 19m
Duration
938 km
Distance
CHF 193
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG13h 51m • 3 changes
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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 36m • 3 changes
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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 31m • 3 changes
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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 31m • 3 changes
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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 36m • 3 changes
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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 31m • 3 changes
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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 31m • 3 changes
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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 36m • 3 changes
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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 31m • 3 changes
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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 31m • 3 changes
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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 31m • 3 changes
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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 31m • 3 changes
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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 31m • 3 changes
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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 34m • 3 changes
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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 31m • 3 changes
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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 31m • 3 changes
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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 36m • 3 changes
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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 31m • 3 changes
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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 31m • 3 changes
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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 31m • 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.

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  • Distance: 937.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Germany and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Luzern via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 10h 9m.

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