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Lucerne to Dresden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lucerne and Dresden takes 11h 9m and the fastest train takes 8h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Dresden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 9m
Duration
914 km
Distance
€296
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain train Ec / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain train 12 / ...
  4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain train 50 / ...
10h 4m
€178–647

Lucerne to Dresden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lucerne and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Dresden at 1:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 913.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 9m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a train from Luzern to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 10h 4m.

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