The average train between Lucerne and Germany takes 9h 34m and the fastest train takes 8h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Germany. 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 Lucerne and Germany. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Germany at 12:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 33m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucerne to Germany? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Germany. However, there are services departing from Luzern station and arriving at Berlin Hbf station via Basel SBB station and Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
Lucerne to Germany train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Germany train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
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The distance between Lucerne and Germany is 483.2 km. The road distance is 838 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Berlin Hbf in around 9h 26m.