The average train between Lucerne and Metzingen takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Metzingen. 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 Metzingen. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Metzingen at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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4h 14m • 4 changes




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4h 13m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Metzingen. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Metzingen station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Lucerne to Metzingen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Metzingen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Horb Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Book your Lucerne to Metzingen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lucerne and Metzingen is 180.7 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Metzingen Bahnhof via Zürich HB, Singen, Horb Bahnhof/ZOB, and Tübingen Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 32m.