The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucerne to Interlaken
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
1 h 47 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Interlaken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Interlaken will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
To travel from Lucerne to Interlaken you need to make at least one change.
PE LIX 2918 | 2918 · EV EV1 32918 | 32918
PE LIX 2920 | 2920 · EV EV1 32920 | 32920
PE LIX 2916 | 2916 · EV EV1 32916 | 32916
PE LIX 2916 | 2916 · EV EV1 32916 | 32916 · ICE 278 | 278
PE LIX 2918 | 2918 · EV EV1 32918 | 32918 · IC 81 817 | 817
PE LIX 2918 | 2918 · EV EV1 32918 | 32918
PE LIX 2920 | 2920 · EV EV1 32920 | 32920
PE LIX 2916 | 2916 · EV EV1 32916 | 32916
PE LIX 2916 | 2916 · EV EV1 32916 | 32916 · ICE 278 | 278
PE LIX 2918 | 2918 · EV EV1 32918 | 32918 · IC 81 817 | 817Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lucerne to Interlaken
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 53 km
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2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lucerne to Interlaken train times
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Interlaken trains for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 24 4714 | 4714 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 08:05 Lucerne station | 2h17 | 10:22 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
RE 24 4714 | 4714 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 08:05 Lucerne station | 2h23 | 10:28 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2918 | 2918 · EV EV1 32918 | 32918 · IC 81 817 | 817 | 08:06 Lucerne station | 1h57 | 10:03 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
PE LIX 2918 | 2918 · EV EV2 9068 | 9068 · RE 9 4219 | 4219 | 08:06 Lucerne station | 2h26 | 10:32 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
PE LIX 2918 | 2918 · EV EV1 32918 | 32918 | 08:06 Lucerne station | 1h47 | 09:53 Interlaken | 1 change | |
IR 27 2464 | 2464 · IC 61 965 | 965 | 08:30 Lucerne station | 2h23 | 10:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IR 27 2464 | 2464 · IC 61 965 | 965 | 08:30 Lucerne station | 2h29 | 10:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
RE 24 4716 | 4716 · IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 1 4169 | 4169 · PE GPX 4068 | 4068 | 09:05 Lucerne station | 2h38 | 11:43 Interlaken West | 3 changes | |
RE 24 4716 | 4716 · IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 | 09:05 Lucerne station | 2h16 | 11:21 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
PE LIX 2920 | 2920 · EV EV1 32920 | 32920 · EC 6 | 6 | 09:06 Lucerne station | 1h57 | 11:03 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
PE LIX 2920 | 2920 · EV EV1 32920 | 32920 | 09:06 Lucerne station | 1h47 | 10:53 Interlaken | 1 change | |
IR 27 2466 | 2466 · IC 6 967 | 967 · IC 81 814 | 814 | 09:30 Lucerne station | 2h29 | 11:59 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
RE 24 4718 | 4718 · IC 61 619 | 619 | 10:05 Lucerne station | 2h23 | 12:28 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2922 | 2922 · EV EV1 32922 | 32922 | 10:06 Lucerne station | 1h47 | 11:53 Interlaken | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lucerne to Interlaken
Trains from Lucerne to Interlaken run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 1h 46m.
Distance 53 km |
Average train duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Rhatische Bahn, SBB, Zentralbahn, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn from Lucerne to Interlaken trainsRhatische Bahn, SBB, Zentralbahn, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Lucerne and Interlaken from £11. 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 Interlaken train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne to Interlaken 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 Interlaken, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lucerne and Interlaken
- 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 - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Taverne
- Restaurant Des Alpes
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Interlaken
- Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage
- Hotel Du Nord
- Located in the main hall
- 120 places, covered and uncovered
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and information desk
- Hall 3: access to bus and boat connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Lake Thun and Lake Brienz connections
- Train: Connections to major Swiss cities
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Taverne
- Restaurant Bären
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Interlaken
- Hotel Krebs Interlaken
- Hotel Bellevue
- Located in the main hall
- 520 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Thunersee line
- Train: Connections to Interlaken Ost and other regional destinations
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