The average train between Zurich and Lizerne takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Lizerne. 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 every 4 hours between Zurich and Lizerne. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:02 PM which arrives into Lizerne at 8:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Lizerne. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Lizerne station via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Zurich to Lizerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Lizerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Ardon station.
The distance between Zurich and Lizerne is 161.7 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Ardon via Visp in around 3h 7m.