The average train between Nuremberg and Lucerne Station takes 9h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Nuremberg 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 twice daily between Nuremberg and Lucerne Station. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Lucerne Station at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 9h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 48m • 3 changes


6h 48m • 3 changes


6h 48m • 3 changes


6h 47m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Lucerne Station. However, there are services departing from Nuernberg Hbf station and arriving at Luzern station via Stuttgart Hbf station, Singen station and Zürich HB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
Nuremberg to Lucerne Station train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Nuernberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Lucerne Station train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
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The distance between Nuremberg and Lucerne Station is 336.9 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a train from Nuernberg Hbf to Luzern via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Singen, and Zürich HB in around 7h 33m.