The average train between Gruyères and Lucerne takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Gruyères 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 3 hours between Gruyères and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 12:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Gruyères is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Bulle and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gruyères to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Gruyères station and arriving at Lucerne station via Fribourg/Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Gruyères to Lucerne train services, operated by Service d'automobiles TPF, depart from Bulle station.
Gruyères to Lucerne train services, operated by Service d'automobiles TPF, arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Gruyères to Lucerne train tickets online with Service d'automobiles TPF and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Gruyères and Lucerne is 106.7 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a train from Gruyères to Luzern via Bulle and Fribourg/Freiburg in around 3h 8m.