The average train between Lucerne and Rostock takes 12h 53m and the fastest train takes 11h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Rostock. 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 Rostock. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Rostock at 2:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 12h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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11h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucerne to Rostock? 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 Rostock. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Rostock station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.
Lucerne to Rostock train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Rostock train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Lucerne to Rostock train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lucerne and Rostock is 827.8 km. The road distance is 1,145 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 58m.