The average train between Metz and Lake Lucerne takes 7h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz to Lake 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 4 times a day between Metz and Lake Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Lake Lucerne at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Metz to Lake 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.
No, there is no direct train from Metz to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Lake Lucerne station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
Metz to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Metz to Lake Lucerne train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and 2 other operators.
The distance between Metz and Lake Lucerne is 286.4 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Luzern, Werkhofstrasse via Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Luzern, and Luzern, Bundesplatz in around 4h 46m.