Lucerne to Dortmund Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lucerne and Dortmund takes 7h 3m 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 3m
Duration: 681 km
Distance: €291
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

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

7h 6m

€132–747

Lucerne to Dortmund train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Lucerne and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, 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 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

11:54 AM → 6:21 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 8:21 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
5:54 PM → 12:56 AM
Arrives next day
7h 2m • 1 change
11:54 PM → 10:21 AM
Arrives next day
10h 27m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 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
Show more

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 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
Show more

Departing Thursday, August 13, 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
Show more

Departing Friday, August 14, 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
Show more

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.