Paderborn to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Paderborn and Lucerne takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 8h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn 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.

8h 50m
Duration: 720 km
Distance: CHF 172
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...

8h 8m

CHF 138–261

Paderborn to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Paderborn and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 4:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:48 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 17m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
10:48 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:48 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 17m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
10:48 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:48 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 17m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
10:48 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:48 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 17m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
10:48 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:48 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 17m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
10:48 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:48 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
10:48 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 10:05 PM
9h 17m • 2 changes
2:48 PM → 12:05 AM
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9h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:48 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 17m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
10:48 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paderborn 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.

Paderborn to Lucerne trains

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Paderborn to Lucerne train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:48 AM → 4:05 PM

8:48 AM → 5:05 PM

10:48 AM → 7:05 PM

12:48 PM → 9:05 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:48 AM → 4:05 PM

8:48 AM → 5:05 PM

10:48 AM → 7:05 PM

12:48 PM → 9:05 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:48 AM → 4:05 PM

8:48 AM → 5:05 PM

10:48 AM → 7:05 PM

12:48 PM → 9:05 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:48 AM → 4:05 PM

8:48 AM → 5:05 PM

10:48 AM → 7:05 PM

12:48 PM → 9:05 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:48 AM → 4:05 PM

8:48 AM → 5:05 PM

10:48 AM → 7:05 PM

12:48 PM → 9:05 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:48 AM → 5:05 PM

10:48 AM → 7:05 PM

12:48 PM → 10:05 PM

2:48 PM → 12:05 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:48 AM → 4:05 PM

8:48 AM → 5:05 PM

10:48 AM → 7:05 PM

12:48 PM → 9:05 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Paderborn, Germany and Lucerne, Switzerland?

Train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe

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2:48 PM → 12:05 AM
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