The average train between Darmstadt and Lucerne takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Darmstadt and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darmstadt is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Darmstadt to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt station and arriving at Lucerne station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Darmstadt to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof station.
Darmstadt to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Darmstadt to Lucerne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Darmstadt and Lucerne is 314.7 km. The road distance is 405 km.
You can take a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 5h 13m.