The average train between Metzingen and Lucerne takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Metzingen 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 hourly between Metzingen and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metzingen is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Metzingen 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.
No, there is no direct train from Metzingen to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Metzingen station and arriving at Lucerne station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Metzingen to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Metzingen Bahnhof station.
Metzingen to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Metzingen to Lucerne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Metzingen and Lucerne is 180.7 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a train from Metzingen Bahnhof to Luzern via Hauptbahnhof, Singen, and Zürich HB in around 5h 46m.