The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucerne to Arth
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
30 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Arth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Arth will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 17 trains that leave Lucerne for Arth every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 32 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.
S 3 21333 | 21333
IC 21 663 | 663
IR VAE 2017 | 2017
IR 26 2315 | 2315
S 3 21329 | 21329
IC 21 663 | 663
IR 26 2315 | 2315
S 3 21333 | 21333
IR VAE 2017 | 2017
S 3 21329 | 21329Travel Information
Compare train for Lucerne to Arth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Arth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. 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 £7, and a coach costs an average of £12.
Distance: 17 km
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lucerne to Arth train times
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Arth trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 3 21329 | 21329 · CC 81 | 121 | 07:06 Lucerne station | 1h23 | 08:29 Rigi Staffel | 1 change | |
S 3 21329 | 21329 | 07:06 Lucerne station | 0h32 | 07:38 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
S 3 21329 | 21329 · CC 81 | 121 | 07:06 Lucerne station | 1h28 | 08:34 Rigi Kulm Railway | 1 change | |
IC 21 663 | 663 · CC 81 | 121 | 07:18 Lucerne station | 1h11 | 08:29 Rigi Staffel | 1 change | |
IC 21 663 | 663 · CC 81 | 121 | 07:18 Lucerne station | 1h16 | 08:34 Rigi Kulm Railway | 1 change | |
IC 21 663 | 663 | 07:18 Lucerne station | 0h27 | 07:45 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
IR VAE 2017 | 2017 | 07:39 Lucerne station | 0h32 | 08:11 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
S 3 21333 | 21333 · CC 81 | 127 | 08:06 Lucerne station | 1h28 | 09:34 Rigi Kulm Railway | 1 change | |
S 3 21333 | 21333 · CC 81 | 127 | 08:06 Lucerne station | 1h23 | 09:29 Rigi Staffel | 1 change | |
S 3 21333 | 21333 | 08:06 Lucerne station | 0h32 | 08:38 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 26 2315 | 2315 · CC 81 | 127 | 08:18 Lucerne station | 1h16 | 09:34 Rigi Kulm Railway | 1 change | |
IR 26 2315 | 2315 · CC 81 | 127 | 08:18 Lucerne station | 1h11 | 09:29 Rigi Staffel | 1 change | |
IR 26 2315 | 2315 | 08:18 Lucerne station | 0h27 | 08:45 Arth-Goldau | 0 changesdirect | |
S 3 21337 | 21337 · CC 81 | 133 | 09:06 Lucerne station | 1h28 | 10:34 Rigi Kulm Railway | 1 change | |
S 3 21337 | 21337 · CC 81 | 133 | 09:06 Lucerne station | 1h23 | 10:29 Rigi Staffel | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lucerne to Arth
Trains from Lucerne to Arth run on average 19 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 27m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:39 |
Train companies: SBB from Lucerne to Arth trainsSBB trains will get you between Lucerne and Arth from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lucerne to Arth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne to Arth 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 Arth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lucerne and Arth
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Bahnhofplatz.
- Restaurant Schiff
- Restaurant Opus
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 1
- Hotel des Balances
- Hotel Monopol Luzern
- Hotel Waldstätterhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1700 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-14 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: connections to bus and trolleybus services
- Hall 3: ferry terminal for Lake Lucerne
- Bus: Several lines available
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
- Boat: Lake Lucerne ferries
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Access via Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Rigi Kulm
- Restaurant Gotthard
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Rigi
- Hotel Restaurant Roessli
- Hotel Alpenhof
- Located in the main hall
- 440 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to Zurich, Lucerne, and regional destinations
- Train: SBB InterCity, InterRegio, and S-Bahn services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Rigi Kulm Hotel Restaurant
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Rigi Kulm Hotel
- The station is a small mountain station with basic facilities, primarily serving tourists visiting Mount Rigi.
- Cogwheel train: Arth-Goldau to Rigi Kulm
- Vitznau to Rigi Kulm
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