The average train between Sankt Gallen and Lucerne takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Sankt Gallen 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 every 30 minutes between Sankt Gallen and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Sankt Gallen is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sankt Gallen to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Sankt Gallen station and arriving at Lucerne station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Sankt Gallen to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from St. Gallen station.
Sankt Gallen to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
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The distance between Sankt Gallen and Lucerne is 90.7 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from St. Gallen to Luzern via Zürich HB in around 1h 58m.