The average train between Gais and Lucerne takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Gais 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Gais and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 2:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Gais is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 2:23 AM. All services require a transfer at St. Gallen and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gais to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Gais station and arriving at Lucerne station via St. Gallen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Gais to Lucerne train services, operated by Appenzeller Bahnen, depart from Gais station.
Gais to Lucerne train services, operated by Appenzeller Bahnen, arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Gais to Lucerne train tickets online with Appenzeller Bahnen, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Railjet.
The distance between Gais and Lucerne is 93.4 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a train from Gais to Luzern via St. Gallen and Zürich HB in around 2h 37m.