Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lucerne and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 53m
Duration: 424 km
Distance: €140
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Basel

best

Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...

4h 37m

€92–407

Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lucerne and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Frankfurt(Main)Hbf at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

8:30 PM → 2:42 AM
Arrives next day
6h 12m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

4:54 AM → 9:09 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:09 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

4:54 AM → 9:09 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:09 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

4:54 AM → 9:09 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:09 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

4:54 AM → 9:09 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:09 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

12:47 AM → 7:40 AM
6h 53m • 1 change
4:54 AM → 9:09 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:09 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

4:54 AM → 9:09 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:09 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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