France to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between France and Lucerne takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from France 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 12m
Duration: 616 km
Distance: CHF 162
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...

5h 49m

CHF 127–197

France to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between France and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare de Lyon and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:11 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
5h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:13 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
10:12 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
2:11 PM → 7:05 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:13 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
10:12 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
2:11 PM → 7:05 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:13 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
10:12 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
2:11 PM → 7:05 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:13 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
10:12 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
2:11 PM → 7:05 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:13 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
10:13 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
12:13 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
2:13 PM → 7:05 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:10 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
2:12 PM → 7:05 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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