The average train between Lucerne and Bad Tabarz takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Bad Tabarz. 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 Lucerne and Bad Tabarz. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Bad Tabarz at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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7h 39m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucerne to Bad Tabarz? 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 Lucerne to Bad Tabarz. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Bad Tabarz station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Lucerne to Bad Tabarz train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Bad Tabarz train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Gotha station.
The distance between Lucerne and Bad Tabarz is 454.9 km. The road distance is 672 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Bad Tabarz via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Gotha, and Gotha, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 54m.