The average train between Bielefeld and Lucerne takes 9h 1m and the fastest train takes 8h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Bielefeld 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 5 times a day between Bielefeld and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Dortmund Hbf and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld station and arriving at Lucerne station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
Bielefeld to Lucerne train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Bielefeld to Lucerne train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Bielefeld to Lucerne train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bielefeld and Lucerne is 552.7 km. The road distance is 778 km.
You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Luzern via Dortmund Hbf and Basel SBB in around 8h 37m.