The average train between Zurich and Lake Lucerne takes 46 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich to Lake 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 hourly between Zurich and Lake Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Lake Lucerne at 10:25 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zurich station and arriving at Lake Lucerne station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
Zurich to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Zurich to Lake Lucerne train tickets online with SBB GmbH and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Zurich and Lake Lucerne is 40.5 km. The road distance is 54 km.
SBB GmbH operates a train from Zürich HB to Luzern hourly. Tickets cost CHF 6–8 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route.