The average train between Jena and Lucerne takes 7h 56m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Jena and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 12:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 7h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Jena to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Jena station and arriving at Lucerne station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
Jena to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Jena West station.
Jena to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Jena to Lucerne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Jena and Lucerne is 493.2 km. The road distance is 722 km.
You can take a train from Jena West to Luzern via Erfurt Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 8h 38m.