The average train between Kassel and Lucerne takes 6h 58m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Kassel 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 5 times a day between Kassel and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 6:39 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 1:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Lucerne station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
Kassel to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Kassel to Lucerne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kassel and Lucerne is 482.2 km. The road distance is 618 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Basel SBB in around 7h 15m.