Bordeaux to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bordeaux and Lucerne takes 10h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Bordeaux 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.

10h 8m
Duration: 1,214 km
Distance: CHF 277
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...

7h 44m

CHF 205–393

Bordeaux to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bordeaux and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bordeaux is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 10h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:45 PM → 8:05 AM
Arrives next day
14h 20m • 4 changes
10:16 PM → 1:05 PM
Arrives next day
14h 49m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:45 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
9:46 AM → 6:05 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
12:46 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 19m • 4 changes
1:45 PM → 10:05 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:45 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
9:46 AM → 6:05 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
12:46 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 19m • 4 changes
1:45 PM → 10:05 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:45 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
9:46 AM → 6:05 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
12:46 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 19m • 4 changes
1:45 PM → 10:05 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:45 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
9:46 AM → 6:05 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
12:46 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 19m • 4 changes
1:45 PM → 10:05 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:45 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
9:46 AM → 6:05 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
10:47 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 18m • 4 changes
12:46 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:45 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
10:47 AM → 8:05 PM
9h 18m • 4 changes
12:12 PM → 9:30 PM
9h 18m • 4 changes
1:50 PM → 10:30 PM
8h 40m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bordeaux 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.

What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Luzern via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 7h 44m.

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