Manchester to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Lucerne takes 13h 12m and the fastest train takes 9h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

13h 12m
Duration: 1,418 km
Distance: CHF 423
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...

11h 27m

CHF 336–611

Manchester to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 4:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 13h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:15 PM → 6:05 PM
Arrives next day
20h 50m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:37 AM → 10:05 PM
10h 28m • 4 changes
11:36 AM → 10:30 PM
9h 54m • 4 changes
3:35 PM → 8:05 AM
Arrives next day
15h 30m • 4 changes
5:55 PM → 1:05 PM
Arrives next day
18h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:05 AM → 5:05 PM
11h • 4 changes
7:00 AM → 7:05 PM
11h 5m • 4 changes
9:15 AM → 8:05 PM
9h 50m • 4 changes
11:15 AM → 10:05 PM
9h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:05 AM → 6:05 PM
12h • 4 changes
7:00 AM → 7:05 PM
11h 5m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 8:05 PM
10h 50m • 4 changes
11:15 AM → 10:05 PM
9h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:05 AM → 6:05 PM
12h • 4 changes
7:00 AM → 7:05 PM
11h 5m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 8:05 PM
10h 50m • 4 changes
11:15 AM → 10:05 PM
9h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:05 AM → 5:05 PM
11h • 4 changes
7:00 AM → 7:05 PM
11h 5m • 4 changes
9:15 AM → 8:05 PM
9h 50m • 4 changes
11:15 AM → 10:05 PM
9h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:05 AM → 6:05 PM
12h • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 50m • 4 changes
9:15 AM → 8:05 PM
9h 50m • 4 changes
9:35 AM → 9:30 PM
10h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:05 AM → 6:05 PM
12h • 4 changes
7:15 AM → 8:05 PM
11h 50m • 4 changes
9:15 AM → 9:30 PM
11h 15m • 4 changes
11:15 AM → 10:30 PM
10h 15m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Lucerne? 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.

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Luzern via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 11h 27m.

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