The average train between Lucerne and Glasgow takes 18h 53m and the fastest train takes 13h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Glasgow. 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 Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 3:54 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 5:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 18h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Lucerne to Glasgow? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Glasgow station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 53m.
Lucerne to Glasgow train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Glasgow train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Lucerne to Glasgow train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Lucerne and Glasgow is 1,306.9 km. The road distance is 1,766 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Glasgow Central via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 14h 45m.