Lucerne to Dortmund Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lucerne and Dortmund takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Dortmund. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 7m
Duration: 681 km
Distance: €241
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Dortmund Hbftrain 43

7h 1m

€128–348

Lucerne to Dortmund train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lucerne and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

9:54 PM → 10:21 AM
Arrives next day
12h 27m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:30 AM → 12:21 PM
6h 51m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 6:21 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:30 AM → 12:21 PM
6h 51m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 6:21 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:30 AM → 12:21 PM
6h 51m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 6:21 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:47 AM → 10:21 AM
9h 34m • 1 change
5:54 AM → 12:21 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 51m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:47 AM → 10:21 AM
9h 34m • 1 change
4:54 AM → 12:21 PM
7h 27m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:30 AM → 12:21 PM
6h 51m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 6:21 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:30 AM → 12:21 PM
6h 51m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 6:21 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lucerne to Dortmund? 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.