Trier to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Trier and Lucerne takes 8h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Trier 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.

8h 35m
Duration: 436 km
Distance: CHF 107
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain Ter
Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...

7h 1m

CHF 84–186

Trier to Lucerne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Trier and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trier is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Saarbruecken Hbf and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:01 PM → 12:05 AM
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8h 4m • 4 changes
10:01 PM → 9:05 AM
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11h 4m • 4 changes
11:45 PM → 10:05 AM
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10h 20m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:18 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 47m • 4 changes
9:01 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
12:33 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
2:33 PM → 10:05 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:18 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 47m • 4 changes
9:01 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
12:33 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
2:33 PM → 10:05 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:18 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 47m • 4 changes
9:01 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
12:33 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
2:33 PM → 10:05 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:18 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 47m • 4 changes
9:01 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
12:33 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
2:33 PM → 9:30 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Trier 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.

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

You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 7h 1m.

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Trier to Lucerne train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:01 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day

10:01 PM → 9:05 AM
Arrives next day

11:45 PM → 10:05 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:18 AM → 1:05 PM

9:01 AM → 5:05 PM

12:33 PM → 8:05 PM

2:33 PM → 10:05 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:18 AM → 1:05 PM

9:01 AM → 5:05 PM

12:33 PM → 8:05 PM

2:33 PM → 10:05 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:18 AM → 1:05 PM

9:01 AM → 5:05 PM

12:33 PM → 8:05 PM

2:33 PM → 10:05 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:18 AM → 1:05 PM

9:01 AM → 5:05 PM

12:33 PM → 8:05 PM

2:33 PM → 9:30 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf

Trier to Lucerne trains

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Trier to Lucerne train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:01 PM → 12:05 AMArrives next day

10:01 PM → 9:05 AMArrives next day

11:45 PM → 10:05 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:18 AM → 1:05 PM

9:01 AM → 5:05 PM

12:33 PM → 8:05 PM

2:33 PM → 10:05 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:18 AM → 1:05 PM

9:01 AM → 5:05 PM

12:33 PM → 8:05 PM

2:33 PM → 10:05 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:18 AM → 1:05 PM

9:01 AM → 5:05 PM

12:33 PM → 8:05 PM

2:33 PM → 10:05 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:18 AM → 1:05 PM

9:01 AM → 5:05 PM

12:33 PM → 8:05 PM

2:33 PM → 9:30 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf

Train trips from Trier

Alternative transport options

4:01 PM → 12:05 AM
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10:01 PM → 9:05 AM
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11:45 PM → 10:05 AM
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