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Zwolle to Lucerne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zwolle and Lucerne takes 12h 13m and the fastest train takes 9h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Zwolle 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.

12h 13m
Duration
823 km
Distance
CHF 179
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Zwolle to Lucerne train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Zwolle and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zwolle is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 4:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 12h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 45m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 45m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 45m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 15m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 15m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 15m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 15m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 15m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 15m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 15m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 15m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 15m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 15m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 15m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 15m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 45m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zwolle 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: 822.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 13m

What companies run services between Zwolle, Netherlands and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Zwolle to Luzern via Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 9h 15m.

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