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Manchester to Lucerne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Lucerne takes 13h 5m 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 5m
Duration
1,418 km
Distance
CHF 418
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
  5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train Ec / ...
10h 33m
CHF 342–592

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 10:16 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 4:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 13h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG19h 30m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG11h • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG11h 5m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 50m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG11h 5m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 50m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG11h 5m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 50m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG11h • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG11h 5m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 50m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG11h • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG9h 50m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 50m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 55m • 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.

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  • Distance: 1,418 km
  • Duration: 13h 5m

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 10h 33m.

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