The average train between Locarno and Lucerne takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Locarno 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 3 hours between Locarno and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Locarno is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Locarno station and arriving at Lucerne station via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Locarno to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
Locarno to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Locarno to Lucerne train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Locarno and Lucerne is 104.8 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a train from Locarno to Luzern via Bellinzona in around 2h 26m.