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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 on 17 Sept
£44
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£102
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
8 h 4 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
9 h 17 m
Trains on 17 Sept
5
Distance
736 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Lucerne will cost around £102 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 5 trains from Hamburg to Lucerne, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 736 km distance in an average of 9 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 12 h 57 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, while a flight costs an average of £167.
Distance: 736 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£62 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest | £167 Average Price | £97 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 38m Average total duration 15h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Lucerne:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Lucerne costing on average £62.
A coach is £116 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Lucerne costing on average £167.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 23m.
Coach takes on average 15h 8m.
The journey is about 1h 3m faster (8h 23m by train vs 9h 26m by car) and roughly £34 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£62 vs £97). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Lucerne trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:29 Hamburg | 8h26 | 14:55 Lucerne | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:29 Hamburg | 8h26 | 15:55 Lucerne | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:01 Hamburg | 8h04 | 16:05 Lucerne | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:32 Hamburg | 8h33 | 17:05 Lucerne | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:28 Hamburg | 12h57 | 9:25 Lucerne | 0 changesdirect |
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Trains from Hamburg to Lucerne run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 736 km distance in 8h 26m.
Distance 736 km |
Average train duration 8h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 8h 26m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:54 |
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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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Luzern Bahnhof -> Luzern Bahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Lucerne trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg 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: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg 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: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport 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: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
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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