The average train between Munich and Lucerne takes 12h 55m and the fastest train takes 12h 15m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Munich 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 6 times a week between Munich and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 7:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Munich is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Lindau-Reutin and take an average of 12h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Lucerne station via Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
Munich to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Munich to Lucerne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), ÖBB and 2 other operators.
The distance between Munich and Lucerne is 273.3 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Luzern via Lindau-Reutin, St. Margrethen Sg, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 6h 5m.