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Paderborn to Lucerne trains

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The average train between Paderborn and Lucerne takes 9h 14m 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.

9h 14m
Duration
720 km
Distance
CHF 154
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 17m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 17m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 17m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 17m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 17m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 17m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 17m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 17m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 17m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 17m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 17m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 17m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 17m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 17m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 17m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 17m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 17m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 17m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 17m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 17m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 17m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 17m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 719.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 14m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Luzern via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Basel SBB in around 8h 9m.

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