Pforzheim to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Pforzheim and Lucerne takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Pforzheim 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.

4h 14m
Duration: 317 km
Distance: CHF 89
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...

4h 15m

CHF 55–218

Pforzheim to Lucerne train times

Trains run hourly between Pforzheim and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Pforzheim is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hbf and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

8:33 PM → 1:16 AM
Arrives next day
4h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, September 7, 2026

12:57 AM → 8:05 AM
7h 8m • 2 changes
4:18 AM → 9:05 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, September 8, 2026

12:57 AM → 8:05 AM
7h 8m • 2 changes
4:18 AM → 9:05 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, September 9, 2026

12:57 AM → 8:05 AM
7h 8m • 2 changes
4:18 AM → 9:05 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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