The average train between Zurich and Lucerne takes 46 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Zurich 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 every 30 minutes between Zurich and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 12:25 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zurich station and arriving at Lucerne station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
Zurich to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Zurich to Lucerne train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Zurich and Lucerne is 39.7 km. The road distance is 54 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Luzern every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 18–55 and the journey takes 41 min.
