The average train between Lucerne and Rottenburg takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Rottenburg. 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 Rottenburg. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Rottenburg at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Lucerne to Rottenburg? 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 Rottenburg. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Rottenburg station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Lucerne to Rottenburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Rottenburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Horb Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Book your Lucerne to Rottenburg train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Lucerne and Rottenburg is 165.4 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Rottenburg Bahnhof via Zürich HB, Schaffhausen, and Horb Bahnhof/ZOB in around 4h 52m.