The average train between Lucerne and Stuttgart takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Lucerne to Stuttgart. 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 hourly between Lucerne and Stuttgart. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Stuttgart at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lucerne to Stuttgart? 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 Stuttgart. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Stuttgart station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Lucerne to Stuttgart train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Stuttgart train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Stuttgart Hbf station.
Book your Lucerne to Stuttgart train tickets online with Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lucerne and Stuttgart is 203.2 km. The road distance is 366 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Stuttgart Hbf via Basel SBB, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Karlsruhe Hbf in around 4h 8m.