Darmstadt to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Darmstadt and Lucerne takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Darmstadt 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.

5h 34m
Duration: 405 km
Distance: CHF 102
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Basel

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Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...

5h 13m

CHF 64–170

Darmstadt to Lucerne train times

Trains run hourly between Darmstadt and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darmstadt is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

1:53 PM → 7:05 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
4:53 PM → 10:05 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
5:53 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
6h 12m • 2 changes
7:53 PM → 1:16 AM
Arrives next day
5h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 12m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 12m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 12m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 12m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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