- Must visit
Swiss Museum of Transport
Major transport museum with trains, planes, automobiles and interactive exhibits. Excellent for families and anyone curious about mobility.
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
1 h 1 m
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Lucerne will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 46 trains that leave Bern for Lucerne every day 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 66 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 1 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.
IR 15 2517 | 2517
IC 61 972 | 972 · IR 27 2475 | 2475
IC 61 616 | 616 · RE 24 4721 | 4721
IR 15 2519 | 2519
IR 15 2521 | 2521
IR 15 2509 | 2509
IR 15 2517 | 2517
IR 15 2511 | 2511
IR 15 2519 | 2519
IR 15 2515 | 2515The table below shows live departures for Bern to Lucerne trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 12 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 15 2505 | 2505 | 6:00 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h01 | 7:01 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 956 | 956 · S 29 8920 | 8920 · S 1 21120 | 21120 | 6:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h41 | 7:45 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 61 956 | 956 · IR 27 2459 | 2459 | 6:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h26 | 7:30 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 6 606 | 606 · RE 24 4711 | 4711 | 6:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h22 | 7:55 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
RE 7 4359 | 4359 | 6:36 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h27 | 8:03 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2507 | 2507 | 7:00 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h01 | 8:01 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 374 | 374 · S 29 8924 | 8924 · S 1 21124 | 21124 | 7:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h41 | 8:45 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
ICE 374 | 374 · IR 27 2461 | 2461 | 7:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h26 | 8:30 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 608 | 608 · RE 24 4713 | 4713 | 7:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h22 | 8:55 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
RE 7 4361 | 4361 | 7:36 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h27 | 9:03 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2509 | 2509 | 8:00 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h01 | 9:01 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 6 960 | 960 · S 29 8928 | 8928 · S 1 21128 | 21128 | 8:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h41 | 9:45 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 6 960 | 960 · IR 27 2463 | 2463 | 8:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h26 | 9:30 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 6 610 | 610 · RE 24 4715 | 4715 | 8:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h22 | 9:55 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
RE 7 4363 | 4363 | 8:36 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h27 | 10:03 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2511 | 2511 | 9:00 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h01 | 10:01 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 372 | 372 · S 29 8932 | 8932 · S 1 21132 | 21132 | 9:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h41 | 10:45 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
ICE 372 | 372 · IR 27 2465 | 2465 | 9:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h26 | 10:30 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 612 | 612 · RE 24 4717 | 4717 | 9:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h22 | 10:55 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
RE 7 4365 | 4365 | 9:36 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h27 | 11:03 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2513 | 2513 | 10:00 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h01 | 11:01 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 964 | 964 · S 29 8936 | 8936 · S 1 21136 | 21136 | 10:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h41 | 11:45 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 61 964 | 964 · IR 27 2467 | 2467 | 10:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h26 | 11:30 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
EC 60 | 60 · RE 24 4719 | 4719 | 10:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h22 | 11:55 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
RE 7 4367 | 4367 | 10:36 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h27 | 12:03 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2515 | 2515 | 11:00 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h01 | 12:01 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 6 966 | 966 · IR 27 2469 | 2469 | 11:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h26 | 12:30 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 6 966 | 966 · S 29 8940 | 8940 · S 1 21140 | 21140 | 11:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h41 | 12:45 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 61 616 | 616 · RE 24 4721 | 4721 | 11:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h22 | 12:55 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
RE 7 4369 | 4369 | 11:36 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h27 | 13:03 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2517 | 2517 | 12:00 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h01 | 13:01 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 106 | 106 · IR 27 2471 | 2471 | 12:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h26 | 13:30 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
ICE 106 | 106 · S 29 8944 | 8944 · S 1 21144 | 21144 | 12:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h41 | 13:45 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 6 618 | 618 · RE 24 4723 | 4723 | 12:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h22 | 13:55 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
RE 7 4371 | 4371 | 12:36 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h27 | 14:03 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2519 | 2519 | 13:00 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h01 | 14:01 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 6 970 | 970 · S 29 8948 | 8948 · S 1 21148 | 21148 | 13:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h41 | 14:45 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 6 970 | 970 · IR 27 2473 | 2473 | 13:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h26 | 14:30 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 620 | 620 · RE 24 4725 | 4725 | 13:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h22 | 14:55 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
RE 7 4373 | 4373 | 13:36 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h27 | 15:03 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2521 | 2521 | 14:00 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h01 | 15:01 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 972 | 972 · S 29 8952 | 8952 · S 1 21152 | 21152 | 14:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h41 | 15:45 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 61 972 | 972 · IR 27 2475 | 2475 | 14:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h26 | 15:30 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 6 622 | 622 · RE 24 4727 | 4727 | 14:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h22 | 15:55 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
RE 7 4375 | 4375 | 14:36 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h27 | 16:03 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2523 | 2523 | 15:00 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h01 | 16:01 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Bern to Lucerne run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 66 km distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 66 km |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Lucerne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lucerne trip today.
Major transport museum with trains, planes, automobiles and interactive exhibits. Excellent for families and anyone curious about mobility.
Art museum at KKL with modern and classical exhibitions. A strong choice for thoughtful shows in a prominent lakeside cultural venue.
Museum dedicated to Pablo Picasso’s later years, showing works and photographs in a central old-town building near the Reuss.
Car-free old town area with painted facades, fountains and lively lanes. Ideal for wandering, shopping and seeing Lucerne beyond the postcard icons.
Lakeside promenade and district with grand villas, gardens and mountain views. Perfect for an easy walk away from the busiest centre streets.
Hilltop viewpoint above Lucerne reached by funicular, with broad panoramas over the city, lake and surrounding mountains.
A rich cheese fondue often made with Swiss cheeses and white wine. A classic shared Alpine dish widely enjoyed in Lucerne, especially in colder months.
Swiss rösti of grated potatoes fried until crisp and often served as a side or main. It is a staple across Central Switzerland and common in Lucerne inns.
Pasta-like dumplings from Central Switzerland, traditionally served with cheese, onions or apple sauce. A hearty rustic dish linked to Alpine farming traditions.
Refined dining venue by the lake with seasonal cuisine, polished service and elegant surroundings suited to a special meal.
Well-known old-town Swiss restaurant serving fondue, raclette and hearty regional food in a lively, traditional setting.
Casual Lucerne institution popular for crisp potato rösti with varied toppings, offering a relaxed and reliable Swiss meal near the centre.
Lucerne is pricier than most European cities, with high hotel, dining and local transport costs, especially in peak tourist season.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent service in restaurants. Round up small amounts for taxis and cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern to Lucerne by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lucerne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bern to Lucerne trains use the Bern Hauptbahnhof to Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof. Use this guide to compare Bern and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bern Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Lötschberg, Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Hotel Savoy Bern, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.
Bern Wankdorf is 2 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
Bern Wankdorf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Wankdorf, Pizzeria Da Vinci
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Wankdorf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Wankdorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Wankdorf: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Stay KooooK Bern Wankdorf, Novotel Bern Expo, Ibis Bern Expo.
Bern Europaplatz is 3 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
Bern Europaplatz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Rosengarten, Restaurant Marzilibrücke
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Europaplatz. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Europaplatz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Europaplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Europaplatz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Europaplatz: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Bern Expo, Hotel Savoy Bern, Hotel National Bern.
Luzern Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant La Cucina, Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Luzern Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Luzern Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Bhf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Monopol Luzern, Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel, Hotel Central Luzern.
Luzern, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern, Bahnhof.
Luzern Allmend/Messe is 1 km from Lucerne city centre. Public transport options include:
Luzern Allmend/Messe has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
ATMs are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
Available at Luzern Allmend/Messe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luzern Allmend/Messe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
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