The average train between Lucerne and Elsau takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Lucerne to Elsau. 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 hourly between Lucerne and Elsau. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Elsau at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Winterthur and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Elsau. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Elsau station via Winterthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Lucerne to Elsau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Elsau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Winterthur station.
Book your Lucerne to Elsau train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Lucerne and Elsau is 62.8 km. The road distance is 91 km.
SBB GmbH operates a train from Luzern to Winterthur hourly. Tickets cost CHF 7–10 and the journey takes 1h 24m.