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Root to Lucerne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Root and Lucerne takes 16 min and the fastest train takes 14 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Root 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.

16 min
Duration
13 km
Distance
CHF 5
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Root to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Root and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Root is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 12:07 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 16 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 19 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 19 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 14 min • Direct
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    train train 14 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Root 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.

Map of how to get from Root to Lucerne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 13.4 km
  • Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Root, Switzerland and Lucerne, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Gisikon-Root to Luzern every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 3–6 and the journey takes 19 min.

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