The average train between Salzburg and Lucerne takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg 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 Salzburg and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 3:56 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hbf station and arriving at Luzern station via Zuerich Hb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
Salzburg to Lucerne train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
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The distance between Salzburg and Lucerne is 365.9 km. The road distance is 458 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Luzern via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 6h 22m.
