Leipzig to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Lucerne takes 8h 57m 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 57m
Duration: 795 km
Distance: CHF 179
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 146–284

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 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:27 PM → 6:05 AM
Arrives next day
12h 38m • 2 changes
8:49 PM → 10:05 AM
Arrives next day
13h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:49 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 16m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 16m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 16m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:49 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 16m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 16m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 16m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 10:05 PM
9h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 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, October 13, 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, October 14, 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 Thursday, October 15, 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.

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Train via Fulda

Leipzig to Lucerne train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:27 PM → 6:05 AMArrives next day

8:49 PM → 10:05 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:49 AM → 4:05 PM

8:49 AM → 5:05 PM

10:49 AM → 7:05 PM

12:49 PM → 9:05 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:49 AM → 4:05 PM

8:49 AM → 5:05 PM

10:49 AM → 7:05 PM

12:49 PM → 10:05 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:28 AM → 1:05 PM

7:27 AM → 4:05 PM

9:27 AM → 5:05 PM

11:27 AM → 7:05 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:28 AM → 1:05 PM

7:27 AM → 4:05 PM

9:27 AM → 5:05 PM

11:27 AM → 7:05 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:28 AM → 1:05 PM

7:27 AM → 4:05 PM

9:27 AM → 5:05 PM

11:27 AM → 7:05 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:28 AM → 1:05 PM

7:27 AM → 4:05 PM

9:27 AM → 5:05 PM

11:27 AM → 7:05 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Leipzig Hbf to Fulda Bahnhof

Train from Fulda Bahnhof to Basel SBB

Train trips from Leipzig

Alternative transport options

5:27 PM → 6:05 AM
Arrives next day

8:49 PM → 10:05 AM
Arrives next day