The average train between Nuremberg and Lucerne takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 47m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Nuremberg and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Lucerne station via Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
Nuremberg to Lucerne train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Nuernberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Lucerne train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Nuremberg to Lucerne train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Nuremberg and Lucerne is 336.9 km. The road distance is 473 km.
You can take a train from Nuernberg Hbf to Luzern via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Singen, and Zürich HB in around 7h 33m.
