The average train between Lucerne and France takes 8h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to France. 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 3 times a day between Lucerne and France. The earliest departure is at 8:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 5:54 PM which arrives into France at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to France. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at France station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
Lucerne to France train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to France train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The distance between Lucerne and France is 490.7 km. The road distance is 616 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Hôtel de Ville via Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 6h 25m.
