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Leipzig to Lucerne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Lucerne takes 12h 6m and the fastest train takes 8h 16m. 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.

12h 6m
Duration
795 km
Distance
CHF 185
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Fulda

best
  1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Fulda Bahnhoftrain train 50 / ...
  2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train Ec / ...
8h 49m
CHF 147–478

Leipzig to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leipzig and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Fulda Bahnhof and take an average of 12h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 794.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 6m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Luzern via Fulda Bahnhof and Basel SBB in around 8h 49m.

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