The average train between Amsterdam and Lake Lucerne takes 12h 34m and the fastest train takes 8h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam to Lake 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 3 times a day between Amsterdam and Lake Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Lake Lucerne at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 12h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Amsterdam to Lake 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 Amsterdam to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam station and arriving at Lake Lucerne station via Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
Amsterdam to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Amsterdam to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Amsterdam to Lake Lucerne train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Amsterdam and Lake Lucerne is 646.8 km. The road distance is 843 km.
You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Luzern via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 9h 17m.