The average train between Heilbronn and Lake Lucerne takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn and Lake Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 4:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Heilbronn is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Lake Lucerne at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn station and arriving at Lake Lucerne station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Heilbronn to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.
Heilbronn to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Heilbronn to Lake Lucerne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heilbronn and Lake Lucerne is 243.8 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 5h 27m.