The average train between Cambridge and Lucerne takes 11h 40m and the fastest train takes 8h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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 3 times a day between Cambridge and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 4:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 11h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Lucerne station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
Cambridge to Lucerne train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Lucerne train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Cambridge to Lucerne train tickets online with Great Northern, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cambridge and Lucerne is 821.2 km. The road distance is 1,159 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Luzern via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 9h 38m.