Paderborn to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Paderborn and Lucerne takes 9h 21m and the fastest train takes 8h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn 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.

9h 21m
Duration: 720 km
Distance: CHF 161
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...

8h 9m

CHF 133–261

Paderborn to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Paderborn and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 4:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:48 PM → 1:16 AM
Arrives next day
8h 28m • 2 changes
6:48 PM → 7:05 AM
Arrives next day
12h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:48 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 17m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
10:48 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:48 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 17m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
10:48 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:48 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 17m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
10:48 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:48 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 17m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
10:48 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:48 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 17m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
10:48 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:48 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
10:48 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 10:05 PM
9h 17m • 2 changes
2:48 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
9h 17m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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