Jena to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Jena and Lucerne takes 8h 34m and the fastest train takes 7h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena 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.

8h 34m
Duration: 722 km
Distance: CHF 159
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best

Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...

8h 38m

CHF 127–375

Jena to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Jena and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:38 PM → 7:05 AM
Arrives next day
12h 27m • 3 changes
10:43 PM → 10:05 AM
Arrives next day
11h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:47 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 27m • 3 changes
9:38 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
11:38 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:47 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 27m • 3 changes
9:38 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
11:38 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:47 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 27m • 3 changes
9:38 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
11:38 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:47 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 27m • 3 changes
9:38 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
11:38 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:38 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 27m • 3 changes
9:38 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
11:38 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

4:22 AM → 1:05 PM
8h 43m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 27m • 3 changes
9:38 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
11:38 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Jena 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.