The average train between Lucerne and Heerlen takes 8h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Heerlen. 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 4 hours between Lucerne and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 53m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucerne to Heerlen? 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 Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Luzern station and arriving at Aachen Hbf station via Basel SBB station and Köln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
Lucerne to Heerlen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Heerlen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
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The distance between Lucerne and Heerlen is 458.7 km. The road distance is 579 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Heerlen via Basel SBB, Koeln Hbf, and Aachen Hbf in around 7h 50m.