The average train between Metzingen and Lucerne takes 4h 56m 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.
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 8:05 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Tübingen Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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4h 20m • 4 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Metzingen to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Metzingen station and arriving at Lucerne station via Singen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Metzingen to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Horb Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Metzingen to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Metzingen to Lucerne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Metzingen and Lucerne is 180.7 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Metzingen Bahnhof to Luzern via Tübingen Hauptbahnhof, Horb Bahnhof/ZOB, Singen, and Zürich HB in around 5h 48m.