The average train between Lucerne and Samedan takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Lucerne to Samedan. 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 Samedan. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Samedan at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Lucerne to Samedan? 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 Samedan. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Samedan station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Lucerne to Samedan train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Samedan train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Samedan station.
Book your Lucerne to Samedan train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and Rhätische Bahn.
The distance between Lucerne and Samedan is 132.5 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Samedan via Zürich HB and Chur in around 4h 44m.