The average train between Lucerne and Altstätten takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Lucerne to Altstätten. 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 hourly between Lucerne and Altstätten. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Altstätten at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Thalwil and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Altstätten. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Altstätten station via Thalwil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Lucerne to Altstätten train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Altstätten train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Altstätten SG station.
Book your Lucerne to Altstätten train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Thurbo and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Lucerne and Altstätten is 100.1 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Altstätten SG via Thalwil and Sargans in around 2h 55m.