Jena to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Jena and Lucerne takes 8h 9m and the fastest train takes 7h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena 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.

8h 9m
Duration: 722 km
Distance: CHF 175
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...

8h 38m

CHF 132–392

Jena to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Jena and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

9:38 PM → 10:05 AM
Arrives next day
12h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:47 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 27m • 3 changes
9:38 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
11:38 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

1:06 AM → 10:05 AM
8h 59m • 3 changes
5:47 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 27m • 3 changes
9:38 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

12:44 AM → 10:05 AM
9h 21m • 3 changes
5:47 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 27m • 3 changes
9:38 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:44 AM → 10:05 AM
9h 21m • 3 changes
5:38 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 27m • 3 changes
9:38 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

12:44 AM → 10:05 AM
9h 21m • 3 changes
4:22 AM → 1:05 PM
8h 43m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 27m • 3 changes
9:38 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

12:44 AM → 10:05 AM
9h 21m • 3 changes
5:47 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 27m • 3 changes
9:38 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:47 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Jena 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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Jena to Lucerne train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

9:38 PM → 10:05 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:47 AM → 1:05 PM

7:38 AM → 4:05 PM

9:38 AM → 5:05 PM

11:38 AM → 7:05 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

1:06 AM → 10:05 AM

5:47 AM → 1:05 PM

7:38 AM → 4:05 PM

9:38 AM → 5:05 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

12:44 AM → 10:05 AM

5:47 AM → 1:05 PM

7:38 AM → 4:05 PM

9:38 AM → 5:05 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:44 AM → 10:05 AM

5:38 AM → 1:05 PM

7:38 AM → 4:05 PM

9:38 AM → 5:05 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

12:44 AM → 10:05 AM

4:22 AM → 1:05 PM

7:38 AM → 4:05 PM

9:38 AM → 5:05 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

12:44 AM → 10:05 AM

5:47 AM → 1:05 PM

7:38 AM → 4:05 PM

9:38 AM → 5:05 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:47 AM → 1:05 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbf

Train from Hauptbahnhof to Singen

Train trips from Jena

Alternative transport options

9:38 PM → 10:05 AM
Arrives next day