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Trip Overview

The average train between Valence and Lucerne takes 8h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Valence 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 48m
Duration
533 km
Distance
CHF 151
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Valence to Lucerne train times

Trains run twice daily between Valence and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Valence is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 16m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 16m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 17m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 16m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 16m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 17m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 16m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 16m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 17m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 16m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 16m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 17m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Valence 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.

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  • Distance: 532.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Valence, France and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Valence Ville to Luzern via Genève in around 7h 16m.

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