Rome2Rio

Darmstadt to Lucerne trains

Find Transport to Lucerne

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Darmstadt and Lucerne takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. 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 39m
Duration
405 km
Distance
CHF 102
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Basel

best
  1. Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train Ec / ...
5h 14m
CHF 64–171

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 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 12m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 12m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG5h 23m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG9h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG5h 12m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 12m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG5h 12m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 12m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 12m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 12m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG4h 48m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 12m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 12m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 12m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG5h 12m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 12m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG5h 12m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 12m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG5h 12m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 12m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darmstadt 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.

Map of how to get from Darmstadt to Lucerne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 405.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Darmstadt, Germany and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 5h 14m.

Operators