Essen Hbf to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen Hbf and Lucerne takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen Hbf 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 11m
Duration: 661 km
Distance: CHF 139
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...

6h 27m

CHF 115–208

Essen Hbf to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen Hbf and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:00 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
6h 5m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 4:05 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 6:05 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 4:05 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 6:05 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 4:05 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 6:05 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 4:05 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 6:05 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 4:05 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 6:05 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 4:05 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 6:05 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen Hbf 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.