Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Lucerne takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Frankfurt am Main 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 59m
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 87–381

Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Frankfurt am Main and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:50 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
5h 15m • 1 change
8:20 PM → 1:16 AM
Arrives next day
4h 56m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 4:05 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 Friday, August 21, 2026

8:50 AM → 1:05 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 4:05 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 Saturday, August 22, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:05 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 4:05 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 Sunday, August 23, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:05 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 4:05 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 Monday, August 24, 2026

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
2:50 PM → 7:05 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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
2:50 PM → 7:05 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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