The average train between Heidelberg and Lake Lucerne takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg to Lake 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 5 times a day between Heidelberg and Lake Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 2:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Lake Lucerne at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Heidelberg to Lake 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.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Lake Lucerne station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Lake Lucerne is 266.7 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 4h 58m.