The average train between Lucerne and Copenhagen takes 16h 22m and the fastest train takes 14h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Copenhagen. 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 4 times a day between Lucerne and Copenhagen. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Copenhagen at 5:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 16h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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19h 8m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucerne to Copenhagen? 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 Copenhagen. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Copenhagen station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.
Lucerne to Copenhagen train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Copenhagen train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at København H station.
Book your Lucerne to Copenhagen train tickets online with Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lucerne and Copenhagen is 1,003.2 km. The road distance is 1,437 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to København H via Basel SBB and Hamburg Hbf in around 14h 26m.