The average train between Paris and Lucerne takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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 5 times a day between Paris and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Franklin D. Roosevelt and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Paris 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 Paris to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Lucerne station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Paris to Lucerne train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Paris to Lucerne train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Luzern station.
The distance between Paris and Lucerne is 493.8 km. The road distance is 627 km.
You can take a subway from Pont de Sèvres to Luzern via Franklin D. Roosevelt, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 6h 20m.