Zwolle to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zwolle and Lucerne takes 11h 47m 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.

11h 47m
Duration: 823 km
Distance: CHF 159
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

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Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 43
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...

9h 23m

CHF 113–254

Zwolle to Lucerne train times

Trains run twice daily between Zwolle and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zwolle is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 11h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

2:20 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
9h 45m • 3 changes
6:20 PM → 12:05 PM
Arrives next day
17h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:20 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 45m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 6:05 PM
9h 45m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 8:05 PM
9h 45m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 10:05 PM
9h 45m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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