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Trip Overview

The average train between Lucerne and Linz takes 12h 24m and the fastest train takes 9h 40m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Lucerne to Linz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 24m
Duration
648 km
Distance
€121
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Lucerne to Linz train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Lucerne and Linz. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Linz at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 12h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Railjet9h 40m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Railjet9h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Railjet13h 40m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Railjet13h 40m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Railjet13h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lucerne to Linz? 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.

Map of how to get from Lucerne to Linz.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 647.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 24m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Linz, Austria?

You can take a train from Luzern to Linz/Donau Hbf via Zürich HB and Zuerich Hb in around 8h 24m.

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