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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Lucerne takes 12h 7m and the fastest train takes 9h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham 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.

12h 7m
Duration
1,305 km
Distance
CHF 409
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Birmingham to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Birmingham and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 4:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 12h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 44m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)15h 54m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 37m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG10h 18m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG9h 18m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG10h 15m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 37m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG10h 18m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG10h 15m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 37m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG9h 18m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)14h 44m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG17h 18m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG10h 15m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 37m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG10h 18m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 18m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to 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.

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  • Distance: 1,304.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 7m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Luzern via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 9h 43m.

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