The cheapest and fastest trains from Altdorf to Lucerne
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
1 h 2 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Altdorf to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Altdorf to Lucerne will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 1 trains that leave Altdorf for Lucerne every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 32 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Altdorf to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Altdorf to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, and a coach costs an average of £24.
Distance: 32 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£16 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price |
1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Altdorf to Lucerne train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:39 Altdorf | 1h02 | 10:41 Lucerne | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Altdorf to Lucerne
Distance 32 km |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 00:38 |
Last train 23:18 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn from Altdorf to Lucerne trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Altdorf and Lucerne from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Südostbahn
FAQs: Altdorf to Lucerne train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Altdorf and Lucerne
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station, open 24/7.
- Restaurant Tell
- Burger King
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Höfli
- Hotel Goldener Schlüssel
- Located in the main hall
- 150 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Gotthard railway line
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Zentralstrasse.
- Restaurant La Cucina
- Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Monopol Luzern
- Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel
- Hotel Central Luzern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 420 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to Germany, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Boat connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Lake Lucerne boats
- Train: SBB services to various destinations
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