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Madrid to Lucerne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Lucerne takes 25h 1m and the fastest train takes 24h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Lucerne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

25h 1m
Duration
1,798 km
Distance
CHF 371
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Barcelona

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  1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
  2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Mulhouse Villetrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train Ec / ...
15h 47m
CHF 252–572

Madrid to Lucerne train times

Trains run twice daily between Madrid and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 9:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 25h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,798.1 km
  • Duration: 25h 1m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Luzern via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Mulhouse Ville, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 15h 47m.

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