The average train between Lucerne and Laives takes 10h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Laives. 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 5 times a day between Lucerne and Laives. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Laives at 2:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 10h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Lucerne to Laives? 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 Laives. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Laives station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
Lucerne to Laives train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Laives train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Laives Leifers station.
Book your Lucerne to Laives train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia.
The distance between Lucerne and Laives is 241.1 km. The road distance is 521 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Laives Leifers via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Verona Porta Nuova in around 7h 46m.