Leipzig to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Lucerne takes 8h 34m and the fastest train takes 7h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig 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 34m
Duration: 795 km
Distance: CHF 170
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Fulda

best

Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Fulda Bahnhoftrain 50 / ...
Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...

8h 54m

CHF 138–299

Leipzig to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leipzig and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Fulda Bahnhof and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:49 PM → 10:05 AM
Arrives next day
13h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:28 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 38m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:27 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 38m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
1:27 PM → 9:05 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:27 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 38m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
1:27 PM → 10:05 PM
8h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:28 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 38m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:28 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 38m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:28 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 38m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leipzig 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.