Frankfurt Central Station to Lucerne Trains

Frankfurt Central Station to Lucerne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Frankfurt Central Station and Lucerne takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Frankfurt Central Station 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.

4h 45m
Duration: 424 km
Distance: CHF 136
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Basel

best

Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...

4h 37m

CHF 87–374

Frankfurt Central Station to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Frankfurt Central Station and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Frankfurt Central Station is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

8:06 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 6:05 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 7:05 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 6:05 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 28, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 1:05 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 6:05 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 29, 2026

8:06 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 59m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, August 30, 2026

8:06 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 59m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 31, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 1:05 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, September 1, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 1:05 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
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