Germany to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Germany and Lucerne takes 9h 12m and the fastest train takes 8h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Germany 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.

9h 12m
Duration: 938 km
Distance: CHF 223
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...

10h 9m

CHF 172–348

Germany to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Germany and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Germany is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 9h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:33 PM → 12:05 AM
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9h 31m • 3 changes
4:33 PM → 1:16 AM
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8h 42m • 3 changes
5:13 PM → 7:05 AM
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13h 51m • 3 changes
11:53 PM → 10:05 AM
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10h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:05 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 31m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:05 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 31m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:05 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 31m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:05 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 31m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:33 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 31m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
12:33 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:30 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 34m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
12:33 PM → 10:05 PM
9h 31m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Germany 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.

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Train via Frankfurt am Main

Germany to Lucerne train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:33 PM → 12:05 AMArrives next day

4:33 PM → 1:16 AMArrives next day

5:13 PM → 7:05 AMArrives next day

11:53 PM → 10:05 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:05 PM

6:33 AM → 4:05 PM

8:33 AM → 5:05 PM

10:33 AM → 7:05 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:05 PM

6:33 AM → 4:05 PM

8:33 AM → 5:05 PM

10:33 AM → 7:05 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:05 PM

6:33 AM → 4:05 PM

8:33 AM → 5:05 PM

10:33 AM → 7:05 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:05 PM

6:33 AM → 4:05 PM

8:33 AM → 5:05 PM

10:33 AM → 7:05 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:33 AM → 4:05 PM

8:33 AM → 5:05 PM

10:33 AM → 7:05 PM

12:33 PM → 9:05 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:30 AM → 4:05 PM

8:33 AM → 5:05 PM

10:33 AM → 7:05 PM

12:33 PM → 10:05 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Germany and Lucerne, Switzerland?

Train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Basel SBB

Train trips from Germany

Alternative transport options

2:33 PM → 12:05 AM
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4:33 PM → 1:16 AM
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5:13 PM → 7:05 AM
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11:53 PM → 10:05 AM
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