Potsdam to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Potsdam and Lucerne takes 10h 6m and the fastest train takes 8h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Potsdam 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.

10h 6m
Duration: 962 km
Distance: CHF 188
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best

Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...

10h 27m

CHF 148–299

Potsdam to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Potsdam and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 3:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 10h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

3:44 AM → 1:05 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
6:10 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 55m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

3:44 AM → 1:05 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
6:10 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 55m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

3:44 AM → 1:05 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
6:10 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 55m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

3:44 AM → 1:05 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
6:10 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 55m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

3:44 AM → 1:05 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
6:10 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 55m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:50 AM → 4:05 PM
10h 15m • 3 changes
7:50 AM → 5:05 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 9:05 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

5:50 AM → 4:05 PM
10h 15m • 3 changes
7:50 AM → 5:05 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 10:05 PM
10h 15m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Potsdam 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.