The average train between Lucerne and Trier takes 7h 26m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Trier. 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 2 hours between Lucerne and Trier. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Trier at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 33m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucerne to Trier? 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 Trier. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Trier station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
Lucerne to Trier train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Trier train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Lucerne to Trier train tickets online with Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lucerne and Trier is 325.3 km. The road distance is 563 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 21m.