The train between Bratislava and Lucerne takes 11h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Bratislava 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 twice daily between Bratislava and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 9:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bratislava is at 1:16 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 11h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Bratislava 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bratislava to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Bratislava station and arriving at Lucerne station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
Bratislava to Lucerne train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava-Petrzalka station.
Bratislava to Lucerne train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Bratislava to Lucerne train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Bratislava and Lucerne is 670.7 km. The road distance is 940 km.
You can take a train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Luzern via Wien Hbf, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 11h 57m.