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Nuremberg to Lucerne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nuremberg and Lucerne takes 8h 56m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Nuremberg 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.

8h 56m
Duration
647 km
Distance
CHF 225
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train Ec / ...
7h 22m
CHF 123–507

Nuremberg to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Nuremberg and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Nuremberg to Lucerne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 647.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 56m

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

You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Luzern via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 7h 22m.

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