The average train between Lyon and Lucerne takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Lucerne. 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 3 hours between Lyon and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu station and arriving at Luzern station via Geneve station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Lyon to Lucerne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
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The distance between Lyon and Lucerne is 302.2 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Luzern via Genève in around 5h 53m.