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Heidelberg to Lucerne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Heidelberg and Lucerne takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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.

4h 15m
Duration
363 km
Distance
CHF 96
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Basel

best
  1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train Ic21 / ...
4h 32m
CHF 58–165

Heidelberg to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Heidelberg and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 2:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Heidelberg to Lucerne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 363.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 4h 32m.

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