Lucerne to Berlin train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,EC,RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucerne to Berlin

Showing times and prices for 06 Jul

Cheapest price

£37

Average price

£55

Fastest journey

8 h 28 m

Average duration

8 h 34 m

Trains per day

33

Distance

710 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Lucerne to Berlin will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.

Fast trains

To travel from Lucerne to Berlin you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • Deutsche BahnIR 2470 · ICE 278
    12:309h03
    Lucerne station
    21:33Berlin Hbf
    £371One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnIR 2320 · IC 970 · ICE 278
    12:548h39
    Lucerne station
    21:33Berlin Hbf
    £371One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnRE 4724 · IC 622 · EC 5320 · ICE 832
    14:058h49
    Lucerne station
    22:54Berlin Hbf
    £371One-way
    3 changes
  • Deutsche BahnIR 2472 · EC 5320 · ICE 832
    13:309h24
    Lucerne station
    22:54Berlin Hbf
    £371One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnIR 2324 · ICE 276
    14:548h40
    Lucerne station
    23:34Berlin Hbf
    £371One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Lucerne to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a flight costs an average of £82.

Distance: 710 km

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Coach
Flight

£84

Average Price

£60

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Cheapest

£206

Average Price

9h 31m

Average total duration

9h 1m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

12h 22m

Average total duration

11h 52m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 1m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 1m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.7 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

2.1 - 4.3kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Lucerne to Berlin train times

The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Berlin trains for today, Sunday 5 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche BahnEC 178 · IC 972 · ICE 104 · ICE 594
On time
13:54 Lucerne station
8h36
22:30 Berlin Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnEC 178 · IC 972 · ICE 104 · ICE 594
Delayed
13:54 Lucerne station
8h28
20:32 20:32Berlin Hbf
4 changes
Deutsche BahnIR 2324 · ICE 276
Delayed
14:54 Lucerne station
8h40
23:02 23:02Berlin Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnIR 2478 · ICE 274
Delayed
16:30 Lucerne station
9h24
1:46 1:46Berlin Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnIR 2326 · IC 978 · ICE 274
Delayed
16:54 Lucerne station
9h00
1:46 1:46Berlin Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 684 · ICE 100 · ICE 1541 · 370417:54 Lucerne station
11h43
5:37 Berlin-Charlottenburg3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 684 · ICE 100 · ICE 1541
Delayed
17:54 Lucerne station
11h44
4:12 4:12Berlin Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 688 · IC 984 · IC 60409 · ICE 904
On time
19:54 Lucerne station
10h36
6:30 Berlin Hbf
3 changes
Monday 6 July
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain4:25 Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
11h28
15:53 Berlin Südkreuz station1 change
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain4:25 Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
11h35
16:00 Berlin Hbf1 change
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain · FlixTrain4:25 Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
13h30
17:55 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz2 changes
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain4:25 Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
12h04
16:29 Berlin Spandau1 change
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain · FlixTrain4:25 Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
13h53
18:18 Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße)2 changes
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain4:25 Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
14h04
18:29 Berlin Spandau1 change
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain · FlixTrain4:25 Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
15h30
19:55 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz2 changes
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain4:25 Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
13h35
18:00 Berlin Hbf1 change
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain · FlixTrain4:25 Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
15h35
20:00 Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße)2 changes
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain4:25 Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
13h28
17:53 Berlin Südkreuz station1 change
Deutsche BahnIR 2312 · ICE 372
On time
8:54 Lucerne station
8h40
17:34 Berlin Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnRE 4714 · IC 612 · ICE 6 · ICE 941
On time
9:05 Lucerne station
9h07
18:12 Berlin Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnIR 2464 · ICE 108 · ICE 598
Delayed
9:30 Lucerne station
9h00
16:38 16:38Berlin Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnIR 2464 · ICE 108 · ICE 598 · ICE 1506
On time
9:30 Lucerne station
8h52
18:22 Berlin Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 668 · IC 964 · ICE 108 · ICE 598
On time
9:54 Lucerne station
8h28
18:22 Berlin Hbf
4 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 668 · IC 964 · ICE 108 · ICE 598
Delayed
9:54 Lucerne station
8h36
16:38 16:38Berlin Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnIR 2466 · ICE 370
On time
10:30 Lucerne station
9h03
19:33 Berlin Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnIR 2316 · IC 966 · ICE 370
On time
10:54 Lucerne station
8h39
19:33 Berlin Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnRE 4718 · IC 616 · ICE 72 · ICE 943
On time
11:05 Lucerne station
9h08
20:13 Berlin Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnRE 4718 · IC 616 · ICE 72 · ICE 1130
On time
11:05 Lucerne station
8h43
19:48 Berlin Spandau
3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 672 · ICE 106 · ICE 596
Delayed
11:54 Lucerne station
8h37
18:41 18:41Berlin Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 672 · ICE 106 · ICE 596 · ICE 1504
On time
11:54 Lucerne station
8h28
20:22 Berlin Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnIR 2470 · ICE 278
On time
12:30 Lucerne station
9h03
21:33 Berlin Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnIR 2320 · IC 970 · ICE 278
On time
12:54 Lucerne station
8h39
21:33 Berlin Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnRE 4722 · IC 620 · ECE 4 · ICE 945
On time
13:05 Lucerne station
9h08
22:13 Berlin Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnIR 2472 · EC 5320 · ICE 832
On time
13:30 Lucerne station
9h24
22:54 Berlin Hbf
2 changes

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Lucerne to Berlin?

The best time to book your train from Lucerne to Berlin is 49 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Lucerne to Berlin route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Lucerne to Berlin per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Lucerne to Berlin.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Lucerne to Berlin

SwitzerlandSwitzerland
GermanyGermany
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Trains from Lucerne to Berlin run on average 11 times per day, taking around 9h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 710 km distance in 8h 10m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
710 km
Average train duration
9h 1m
Cheapest ticket price
£37
Trains per day
11
Fastest train
8h 10m
First train
0:05
Last train
23:55
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
49 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Lucerne to Berlin trainsDeutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Lucerne and Berlin from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 10m
Cheapest Price
£50
Deutsche Bahn frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
11h 28m
Cheapest Price
£231
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Lucerne to Berlin train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne to Berlin 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 Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Lucerne to Berlin can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £37, while the average price tends to be around £84.
The train journey from Lucerne to Berlin covers a distance of 710 km and takes approximately 8h 10m. Trains run 11 per day.
The train distance from Lucerne to Berlin is 710 km.
The first train from Lucerne to Berlin leaves at 0:05.
The last train from Lucerne to Berlin departs at 23:55.
Trains from Lucerne to Berlin run approximately 11 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Lucerne to Berlin.
To get from Lucerne to Berlin, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Lucerne to Berlin.
The train station in Lucerne that goes to Berlin is Lucerne station, and it arrives at Berlin Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Berlin is by train, costing approximately £37.
Booking trains from Lucerne to Berlin in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The Lucerne to Berlin train journey offers scenic views, especially as it travels through Switzerland and the German countryside. Passengers can enjoy picturesque landscapes of the Swiss Alps, charming villages, and lush green fields, making it a visually appealing trip.
A day trip from Lucerne to Berlin is not feasible as the journey takes 8h 10m, covering a distance of 710 km. There are 12 trains per day for this route.
In Berlin, you can explore the vibrant street art scene in Kreuzberg and enjoy a leisurely boat tour on the River Spree. Visit the bustling markets at Mauerpark and experience the nightlife in the trendy district of Friedrichshain. Don't miss attending a classical concert at the Berlin Philharmonic. For sightseeing, the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial, Museum Island, Reichstag Building, and Charlottenburg Palace offer rich historical and cultural experiences.
To fully experience Berlin, a visit of 3 to 4 days is recommended, allowing time to explore key attractions such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall, and Museum Island.
Yes, you can take the train from Lucerne to Berlin.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Lucerne and Berlin

Most Lucerne to Berlin trains use the Luzern Bhf to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Ostbahnhof. Use this guide to compare Lucerne and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Lucerne
Arrival train stations in Berlin

Which Lucerne station do trains to Berlin leave from?

Trains from Lucerne to Berlin leave from Luzern Bhf. The station is from Lucerne city centre at Zentralstrasse 1, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland.
Luzern BhfZentralstrasse 1, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland+41 51 220 11 11WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Luzern Bhf from Lucerne city centre

TrainRe24, S1, Sn1 · 11m · £4 · every ~7 min
BusEv1 · 17m · £8
72 · 22m · £3 · every ~2 min

Luzern Bhf train station facilities and services

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 and drink

Food options include: Restaurant La Cucina, Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Luzern Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Luzern Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Luzern Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Luzern Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Bhf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Monopol Luzern, Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel, Hotel Central Luzern.

Luzern, BahnhofZentralstrasse 1, 6003 Luzern, SwitzerlandAccessibility

Luzern, Bahnhof train station facilities and services

Luzern, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern, Bahnhof.

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