The average train between Kraków and Lucerne takes 20h 38m and the fastest train takes 18h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Kraków 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 twice daily between Kraków and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kraków is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 8:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 20h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kraków 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 Kraków to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Kraków station and arriving at Lucerne station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 38m.
Kraków to Lucerne train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.
Kraków to Lucerne train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Kraków to Lucerne train tickets online with PKP Intercity, Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Kraków and Lucerne is 917.9 km. The road distance is 1,312 km.
You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Luzern via Wien Hbf, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 16h 28m.