The average train between Lucerne and Leipzig takes 9h 52m and the fastest train takes 7h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Leipzig. 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 Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Leipzig station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
Lucerne to Leipzig train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Leipzig train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Lucerne to Leipzig train tickets online with Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lucerne and Leipzig is 560.8 km. The road distance is 795 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Leipzig Hbf via Basel SBB and Fulda Bahnhof in around 8h 51m.