The average train between Lucerne and Chemnitz takes 11h 18m and the fastest train takes 9h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Chemnitz. 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 Chemnitz. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Chemnitz at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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9h 31m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucerne to Chemnitz? 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 Chemnitz. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Chemnitz station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
Lucerne to Chemnitz train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Chemnitz train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Chemnitz Hbf station.
Book your Lucerne to Chemnitz train tickets online with Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lucerne and Chemnitz is 539.4 km. The road distance is 875 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Chemnitz Hbf via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Leipzig Hbf in around 10h 17m.