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Trip Overview

The average train between Metzingen and Lucerne takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Metzingen 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.

5h
Duration
278 km
Distance
CHF 71
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Metzingen to Lucerne train times

Trains run hourly between Metzingen and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Metzingen is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Tuebingen Hbf and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 37m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 17m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 20m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 37m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 37m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 17m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 37m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 37m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 17m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 37m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 37m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 17m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 37m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 37m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 17m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 37m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 37m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 17m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 37m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 17m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 20m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 20m • 4 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Metzingen to Lucerne? 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.

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  • Distance: 277.8 km
  • Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Metzingen(Wuertt) to Luzern via Tuebingen Hbf, Tübingen Hauptbahnhof, Horb Bahnhof/ZOB, Singen, and Zürich HB in around 5h 36m.

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