The average train between Sion and Lucerne takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Sion 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 hourly between Sion and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sion is at 9:57 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sion 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.
No, there is no direct train from Sion to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Sion station and arriving at Lucerne station via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Sion to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Sion station.
Sion to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Sion to Lucerne train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and RegionalAlps.
The distance between Sion and Lucerne is 116.8 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Sion to Luzern via Visp and Bern in around 3h 35m.