The average train between Linz and Lucerne takes 8h 43m and the fastest train takes 8h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 3 times a day between Linz and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 8h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Lucerne station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
Linz to Lucerne train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz Hbf station.
Linz to Lucerne train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Linz to Lucerne train tickets online with Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Linz and Lucerne is 468.8 km. The road distance is 648 km.
You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Luzern via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 7h 33m.