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Lucerne to Dresden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lucerne and Dresden takes 12h 22m and the fastest train takes 10h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Dresden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 22m
Duration
914 km
Distance
€255
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain train Ec / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhoftrain train 50
  4. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain train 50
10h 32m
€178–796

Lucerne to Dresden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lucerne and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Dresden at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 12h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 913.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 22m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a train from Luzern to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof in around 10h 32m.

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