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Trip Overview

The train between Dortmund and Lucerne takes 6h 29m. There is at least one train per day from Dortmund 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.

6h 29m
Duration
668 km
Distance
CHF 241
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Dortmund to Lucerne train times

Trains run once daily between Dortmund and Lucerne. The service departs Dortmund at 5:36 AM in the morning, which arrives into Lucerne at 12:05:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 29m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 29m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 29m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 29m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 29m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 29m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 668.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Luzern via Olten in around 6h 36m.

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