The average train between Altstätten and Lucerne takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Altstätten 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 Altstätten and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Altstätten is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Sargans and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Altstätten to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Altstätten station and arriving at Lucerne station via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Altstätten to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Altstätten SG station.
Altstätten to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Altstätten to Lucerne train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Thurbo and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Altstätten and Lucerne is 100.1 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Altstätten SG to Luzern via Sargans and Thalwil in around 3h 18m.