- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon
Major fine arts museum inside the ducal palace, spanning medieval tombs, paintings and decorative arts in impressive historic rooms.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£50
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£64
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 24 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
3 h 24 m
Trains on 17 Sept
3
Distance
250 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Dijon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Dijon will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 3 trains from Lucerne to Dijon, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 250 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 12 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.
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9877Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Dijon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £61, while a coach costs an average of £69.
Distance: 250 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£61 Average Price Cheapest | £69 Average Price | £109 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 23m Average total duration 11h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Dijon:
A train is £7 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Lucerne to Dijon costing on average £69.
Other travel options to Dijon take longer:
Coach takes on average 11h 53m.
The journey is about 1h 5m faster (2h 28m by train vs 3h 33m by car) and roughly £48 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£61 vs £109). 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.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV Lyria.
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 Lucerne to Dijon 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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9206+ 9877 | 6:59 Zurich HB | 4h12 | 11:11 Dijon station | 1 change | |
9218+ 9879 | 11:34 Zurich HB | 3h37 | 15:11 Dijon station | 1 change | |
9226 | 15:34 Zurich HB | 2h24 | 17:58 Dijon station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Lucerne to Dijon run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £50 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:27, the last at 20:01. The fastest train covers the 250 km distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 250 km |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 7:27 |
Last train 20:01 |
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Discover the best of Dijon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dijon trip today.
Major fine arts museum inside the ducal palace, spanning medieval tombs, paintings and decorative arts in impressive historic rooms.
Museum of Burgundian life in a former monastery, showing costumes, crafts and everyday objects that bring regional history to life.
Archaeological museum in the former abbey precinct, displaying finds from prehistory to the Middle Ages in an atmospheric setting.
Dijon’s main square framed by the ducal palace and civic buildings; lively, photogenic and a natural base for exploring the centre on foot.
Elegant central street lined with historic buildings, shops and cafés; a pleasant route linking key sights in the old town.
Historic market district with half-timbered houses and local atmosphere; best visited for architecture, street scenes and easy wandering.
Classic Burgundy beef stew slowly braised in red wine with bacon, onions and mushrooms. It is a defining regional dish tied to local wine culture.
Snails baked in garlic, parsley and butter. A famous Burgundian speciality, traditionally served as a starter in Dijon and across the region.
Poached eggs in a rich red wine sauce with bacon, onions and often mushrooms. It is one of Burgundy’s most recognisable traditional dishes.
Elegant dining room focused on modern French cooking with Burgundian influence, suited to a more polished meal in Dijon.
Historic traditional restaurant known for Burgundian classics such as escargots and boeuf bourguignon in a refined old-town setting.
Popular casual spot near the centre serving regional dishes, charcuterie and local wines in a lively, rustic atmosphere.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are usually below Paris, while local transport and casual meals remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; round up for taxis; small change is fine in cafés.
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Gare Dijon-Ville -> Place Darcy, Dijon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne to Dijon 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 Dijon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lucerne to Dijon trains use the Luzern Bhf to Dijon station pair. Use this guide to compare Lucerne and Dijon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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.
Dijon is 1 km from Dijon city centre. Public transport options include:
Dijon 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: L'Epicerie & Cie, Mama Restaurant Dijon
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Dijon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Dijon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dijon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dijon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dijon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Dijon Gare, Hôtel Kyriad Dijon Gare, Hôtel Oceania Le Jura Dijon.
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