The average train between Metz and Lucerne Station takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz to Lucerne Station. 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 4 hours between Metz and Lucerne Station. 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 Lucerne Station at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Metz to Lucerne Station? 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 Lucerne Station. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Lucerne Station station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Metz to Lucerne Station train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Lucerne Station train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Metz to Lucerne Station train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Metz and Lucerne Station is 279.6 km. The road distance is 379 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Luzern via Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 4h 2m.