The average train between Lucerne and Zürich Altstetten takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Lucerne to Zürich Altstetten. 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 every 30 minutes between Lucerne and Zürich Altstetten. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Zürich Altstetten at 4:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Zürich Altstetten. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Zürich Altstetten station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Lucerne to Zürich Altstetten train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Zürich Altstetten train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Lucerne to Zürich Altstetten train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Lucerne and Zürich Altstetten is 40.4 km. The road distance is 58 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Luzern to Zürich HB every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 18–55 and the journey takes 50 min.
