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Cardiff to Lake Lucerne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Lake Lucerne takes 21h 8m and the fastest train takes 19h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Lake 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.

21h 8m
Duration
1,357 km
Distance
CHF 379
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
  5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train
12h
CHF 320–603

Cardiff to Lake Lucerne train times

Trains run twice daily between Cardiff and Lake Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:18 PM which arrives into Lake Lucerne at 4:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 21h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Lake Lucerne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,356.7 km
  • Duration: 21h 8m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lake Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Luzern via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Strasbourg, and Basel SBB in around 12h.

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