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Swiss Museum of Transport
Major transport museum with trains, planes, automobiles and interactive exhibits. Excellent for families and anyone curious about mobility.
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
To travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne you need to make at least one change.
ICE 271 · IR 2315
IC 60408 · IC 611 · RE 4713
IC 60471 · IC 613 · RE 4715
ICE 275 · IR 2319
ICE 273 · IC 667
ECE 151 · IC 671
ICE 103 · IC 675
ICE 275 · IR 2319
ICE 273 · IC 667
ICE 271 · IR 2315Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 111 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£32 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne trains for today, Sunday 2 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 273 · IC 667 | Delayed 6:04 8:03Freiburg Hbf | 2h02 | 10:05 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| Monday 3 August | |||||
ICE 271 · IR 2315 | On time 7:04 Freiburg Hbf | 2h01 | 9:05 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
ICE 275 · IR 2319 | On time 9:04 Freiburg Hbf | 2h01 | 11:05 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
17007 · IC 617 · RE 4719+ S6 | 9:18 Freiburg Hbf | 2h37 | 11:55 Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
ECE 151 · IC 671 | On time 10:15 Freiburg Hbf | 1h50 | 12:05 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
17009 · IC 619 · RE 4721+ S6 | 10:22 Freiburg Hbf | 2h33 | 12:55 Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
ICE 277 · IR 2323 | On time 11:04 Freiburg Hbf | 2h01 | 13:05 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
5335 · EC 65 · RE 4723 | 11:18 Freiburg Hbf | 2h37 | 13:55 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
ICE 103 · IC 675 | On time 12:06 Freiburg Hbf | 1h59 | 14:05 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
17013 · IC 623 · RE 4725+ S6 | 12:18 Freiburg Hbf | 2h37 | 14:55 Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
ICE 279 · IR 2327 | On time 13:04 Freiburg Hbf | 2h01 | 15:05 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 111 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 111 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:54 |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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Luzern Bahnhof -> Luzern Bahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Freiburg im Breisgau 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 Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne trains use the Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof. Use this guide to compare Freiburg im Breisgau and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Cafe Einstein, Pizzaria Picasso, Babeuf, Café Hermann
Wi-Fi is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. ATMs are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. Information desks are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Minerva, Hotel Barbara, Parkhotel Post, Hotel Oberkirch.
Freiburg im Breisgau, Hauptbhf/ZOB has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Freiburg im Breisgau, Hauptbhf/ZOB.
Freiburg-St Georgen is 4 km from Freiburg im Breisgau city centre. Public transport options include:
Freiburg-St Georgen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Hotel Gasthaus Rössle, Pizzeria San Giorgio, Konditorei Hess, Solino
Wi-Fi is available at Freiburg-St Georgen. ATMs are available at Freiburg-St Georgen.
Ticket office support is available at Freiburg-St Georgen. Information desks are available at Freiburg-St Georgen.
Luggage storage is available at Freiburg-St Georgen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Freiburg-St Georgen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Freiburg-St Georgen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Freiburg-St Georgen.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Gasthaus Rössle, Stuub St. Georgen.
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.
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