The average train between Leipzig and Lucerne takes 8h 32m 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.
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 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 38m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Lucerne station via Fulda Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
Leipzig to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Leipzig to Lucerne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Leipzig and Lucerne is 560.8 km. The road distance is 795 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Luzern via Fulda Bahnhof and Basel SBB in around 8h 54m.