The average train between Warsaw and Lucerne takes 17h 54m and the fastest train takes 16h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Warsaw 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 3 times a day between Warsaw and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Warsaw is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Gesundbrunnen and take an average of 17h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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20h 5m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Warsaw 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.
No, there is no direct train from Warsaw to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Warsaw station and arriving at Lucerne station via Berlin Gesundbrunnen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 54m.
Warsaw to Lucerne train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Warszawa Centralna station.
Warsaw to Lucerne train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Warsaw to Lucerne train tickets online with PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Warsaw and Lucerne is 1,078.8 km. The road distance is 1,532 km.
You can take a train from Warszawa Centralna to Luzern via Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 16h 26m.