The average train between Kassel and Lucerne takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. 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 every 4 hours between Kassel and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 8:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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6h 17m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Kassel 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station and arriving at Luzern station via Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
Kassel to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
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The distance between Kassel and Lucerne is 482.2 km. The road distance is 587 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Luzern via Basel SBB in around 6h 1m.