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Zermatt to Lucerne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zermatt and Lucerne takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Zermatt 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.

4h 2m
Duration
238 km
Distance
CHF 121
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain train R41 / ...
  2. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain train Ic8 / ...
  3. Take the train from Bern to Luzerntrain train Ir / ...
4h 15m
CHF 86–263

Zermatt to Lucerne train times

Trains run hourly between Zermatt and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 238 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt to Luzern via Visp and Bern in around 4h 15m.

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