The average train between Linz and Lucerne takes 8h 10m and the fastest train takes 8h 6m. 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 twice daily between Linz and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 2:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Linz is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 1:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 8h 10m. 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/Donau Hbf station and arriving at Luzern station via Zuerich Hb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
Linz to Lucerne train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Linz to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
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The distance between Linz and Lucerne is 468.8 km. The road distance is 570 km.
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Luzern via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 7h 32m.
