Berlin to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Berlin and Lucerne takes 9h 31m and the fastest train takes 8h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin 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.

9h 31m
Duration: 934 km
Distance: CHF 237
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Basel

best

Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...

8h 44m

CHF 176–643

Berlin to Lucerne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Berlin and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

4:34 AM → 2:05 PM
9h 31m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 34m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 6:05 PM
9h 34m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

4:34 AM → 2:05 PM
9h 31m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 34m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 6:05 PM
9h 34m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:34 AM → 2:05 PM
9h 31m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 34m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 6:05 PM
9h 34m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

4:34 AM → 2:05 PM
9h 31m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 34m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 6:05 PM
9h 34m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

4:34 AM → 1:05 PM
8h 31m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 34m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 6:05 PM
9h 34m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

8:48 PM → 10:05 AM
Arrives next day
13h 17m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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