The average train between Lucerne and Schänis takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Lucerne to Schänis. 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 hourly between Lucerne and Schänis. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Schänis at 5:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Thalwil and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Schänis. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Schänis station via Thalwil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Lucerne to Schänis train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Schänis train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Ziegelbrücke station.
Book your Lucerne to Schänis train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Lucerne and Schänis is 57.3 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Schänis via Thalwil and Ziegelbrücke in around 1h 52m.