The average train between Oslo and Lucerne takes 32h 8m and the fastest train takes 28h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Oslo 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 twice daily between Oslo and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 3:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Oslo is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Göteborg Centralstation and take an average of 32h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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39h 55m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Oslo 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 Oslo to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Oslo station and arriving at Lucerne station via Göteborg Centralstation station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 8m.
Oslo to Lucerne train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Oslo S station.
Oslo to Lucerne train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Oslo to Lucerne train tickets online with Norwegian Railways (VY), Öresundståg and 4 other operators.
The distance between Oslo and Lucerne is 1,439.1 km. The road distance is 2,104 km.
You can take a train from Oslo S to Luzern via Göteborg Centralstation, Köpenhamn H, København H, Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Basel SBB in around 23h 17m.