- Must visit
Swiss Museum of Transport
Major transport museum with trains, planes, automobiles and interactive exhibits. Excellent for families and anyone curious about mobility.
S 22 4130 | 4130 · IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 70 2629 | 2629
IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 70 2629 | 2629
IR 13 3252 | 3252
IC 1 706 | 706 · IR 75 2106 | 2106
IR 13 3270 | 3270
IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 70 2621 | 2621
IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 70 2619 | 2619
IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 70 2615 | 2615
IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 70 2617 | 2617
IC 5 510 | 510 · IR 70 2613 | 2613Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sankt Gallen to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 91 km
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£39 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Sankt Gallen to Lucerne trains for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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IR VAE 2044 | 2044+ EV EV1 11220 | 11220 · S 8 18818 | 18818 · IR 75 2564 | 2564 | 0:05 St. Gallen | 6h20 | 6:25 Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
B 6 | 6604 · IR 13 3252 | 3252 | 0:50 St. Gallen, Mühlegg | 6h01 | 6:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IR 13 3252 | 3252 | 4:37 St. Gallen | 2h14 | 6:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 706 | 706 · IR 75 2106 | 2106 | 5:07 St. Gallen | 2h18 | 7:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
B 6 | 6000 · IC 5 510 | 510 · IR 70 2613 | 2613 | 5:14 St. Gallen, Mühlegg | 2h37 | 7:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
S 21 2050 | 2050 · IC 5 510 | 510 · IR 70 2613 | 2613 | 5:46 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 2h05 | 7:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 510 | 510 · IR 70 2613 | 2613 | 5:58 St. Gallen | 1h53 | 7:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
B 11 | 11001 · IR 13 3256 | 3256 | 6:16 Sankt Gallen | 2h35 | 8:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
S 21 2056 | 2056 · IR 13 3256 | 3256 | 6:16 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 2h35 | 8:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
S 21 2056 | 2056 · IC 5 1510 | 1510 · IR 75 2570 | 2570 | 6:16 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 2h09 | 8:25 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
B 11 | 11001 · IC 5 1510 | 1510 · IR 75 2570 | 2570 | 6:16 Sankt Gallen | 2h09 | 8:25 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 1510 | 1510 · IR 75 2570 | 2570 | 6:28 St. Gallen | 1h57 | 8:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IR 13 3256 | 3256 | 6:37 St. Gallen | 2h14 | 8:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 21 2060 | 2060 · IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 70 2615 | 2615 | 6:46 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 2h05 | 8:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
B 11 | 11003 · IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 70 2615 | 2615 | 6:46 Sankt Gallen | 2h05 | 8:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 70 2615 | 2615 | 6:58 St. Gallen | 1h53 | 8:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
S 21 2066 | 2066 · EC 290 | 290 · IR 75 2110 | 2110 | 7:16 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 2h09 | 9:25 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
B 11 | 11005 · EC 290 | 290 · IR 75 2110 | 2110 | 7:16 Sankt Gallen | 2h09 | 9:25 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
EC 290 | 290 · IR 75 2110 | 2110 | 7:29 St. Gallen | 1h56 | 9:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
S 21 2070 | 2070 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 70 2617 | 2617 | 7:46 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 2h05 | 9:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
B 11 | 11007 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 70 2617 | 2617 | 7:46 Sankt Gallen | 2h05 | 9:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 70 2617 | 2617 | 7:58 St. Gallen | 1h53 | 9:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
S 21 2076 | 2076 · IC 5 1514 | 1514 · IR 75 2112 | 2112 | 8:16 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 2h09 | 10:25 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
B 11 | 11013 · IC 5 1514 | 1514 · IR 75 2112 | 2112 | 8:16 Sankt Gallen | 2h09 | 10:25 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
S 21 2076 | 2076 · IR 13 3260 | 3260 | 8:16 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 2h35 | 10:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
B 11 | 11013 · IR 13 3260 | 3260 | 8:16 Sankt Gallen | 2h35 | 10:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 5 1514 | 1514 · IR 75 2112 | 2112 | 8:28 St. Gallen | 1h57 | 10:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IR 13 3260 | 3260 | 8:37 St. Gallen | 2h14 | 10:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 21 2080 | 2080 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 70 2619 | 2619 | 8:46 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 2h05 | 10:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
B 11 | 11019 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 70 2619 | 2619 | 8:46 Sankt Gallen | 2h05 | 10:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 70 2619 | 2619 | 8:58 St. Gallen | 1h53 | 10:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
B 11 | 11025 · EC 198 | 198 · IR 75 2114 | 2114 | 9:16 Sankt Gallen | 2h09 | 11:25 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
B 11 | 11025 · IR 13 3262 | 3262 | 9:16 Sankt Gallen | 2h35 | 11:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
S 21 2086 | 2086 · EC 198 | 198 · IR 75 2114 | 2114 | 9:17 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 2h08 | 11:25 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
S 21 2086 | 2086 · IR 13 3262 | 3262 | 9:17 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 2h34 | 11:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
EC 198 | 198 · IR 75 2114 | 2114 | 9:29 St. Gallen | 1h56 | 11:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IR 13 3262 | 3262 | 9:37 St. Gallen | 2h14 | 11:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 70 2621 | 2621 | 9:58 St. Gallen | 1h53 | 11:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
S 22 4114 | 4114 · RJX 13478 | 13478 · IR 75 2120 | 2120 | 12:06 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 2h19 | 14:25 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
B 11 | 11061 · RJX 13478 | 13478 · IR 75 2120 | 2120 | 12:16 Sankt Gallen | 2h09 | 14:25 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
B 11 | 11061 · IR 13 3268 | 3268 | 12:16 Sankt Gallen | 2h35 | 14:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
S 21 2116 | 2116 · IR 13 3268 | 3268 | 12:21 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 2h30 | 14:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
RJX 13478 | 13478 · IR 75 2120 | 2120 | 12:27 St. Gallen | 1h58 | 14:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
S 22 4120 | 4120 · IC 5 524 | 524 · IR 70 2627 | 2627 | 12:36 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 2h15 | 14:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IR 13 3268 | 3268 | 12:37 St. Gallen | 2h14 | 14:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
B 11 | 11067 · IC 1 722 | 722 · IR 75 2122 | 2122 | 12:46 Sankt Gallen | 2h39 | 15:25 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
B 11 | 11067 · IC 5 524 | 524 · IR 70 2627 | 2627 | 12:46 Sankt Gallen | 2h05 | 14:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 524 | 524 · IR 70 2627 | 2627 | 12:58 St. Gallen | 1h53 | 14:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
S 22 4124 | 4124 · EC 194 | 194 · IR 75 2122 | 2122 | 13:06 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 2h19 | 15:25 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
B 11 | 11077 · EC 194 | 194 · IR 75 2122 | 2122 | 13:16 Sankt Gallen | 2h09 | 15:25 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
B 11 | 11077 · IR 13 3270 | 3270 | 13:16 Sankt Gallen | 2h35 | 15:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
S 21 2126 | 2126 · IR 13 3270 | 3270 | 13:21 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 2h30 | 15:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
EC 194 | 194 · IR 75 2122 | 2122 | 13:29 St. Gallen | 1h56 | 15:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
S 22 4130 | 4130 · IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 70 2629 | 2629 | 13:36 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 2h15 | 15:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IR 13 3270 | 3270 | 13:37 St. Gallen | 2h14 | 15:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 70 2629 | 2629 | 13:58 St. Gallen | 1h53 | 15:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Sankt Gallen to Lucerne run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 91 km distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 91 km |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:51 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Lucerne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lucerne trip today.
Major transport museum with trains, planes, automobiles and interactive exhibits. Excellent for families and anyone curious about mobility.
Art museum at KKL with modern and classical exhibitions. A strong choice for thoughtful shows in a prominent lakeside cultural venue.
Museum dedicated to Pablo Picasso’s later years, showing works and photographs in a central old-town building near the Reuss.
Car-free old town area with painted facades, fountains and lively lanes. Ideal for wandering, shopping and seeing Lucerne beyond the postcard icons.
Lakeside promenade and district with grand villas, gardens and mountain views. Perfect for an easy walk away from the busiest centre streets.
Hilltop viewpoint above Lucerne reached by funicular, with broad panoramas over the city, lake and surrounding mountains.
A rich cheese fondue often made with Swiss cheeses and white wine. A classic shared Alpine dish widely enjoyed in Lucerne, especially in colder months.
Swiss rösti of grated potatoes fried until crisp and often served as a side or main. It is a staple across Central Switzerland and common in Lucerne inns.
Pasta-like dumplings from Central Switzerland, traditionally served with cheese, onions or apple sauce. A hearty rustic dish linked to Alpine farming traditions.
Refined dining venue by the lake with seasonal cuisine, polished service and elegant surroundings suited to a special meal.
Well-known old-town Swiss restaurant serving fondue, raclette and hearty regional food in a lively, traditional setting.
Casual Lucerne institution popular for crisp potato rösti with varied toppings, offering a relaxed and reliable Swiss meal near the centre.
Lucerne is pricier than most European cities, with high hotel, dining and local transport costs, especially in peak tourist season.
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 Sankt Gallen 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 Sankt Gallen to Lucerne trains use the St. Gallen to Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof. Use this guide to compare Sankt Gallen and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
St. Gallen 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: Restaurant Lagerhaus, Restaurant Marktplatz
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at St. Gallen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at St. Gallen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St. Gallen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at St. Gallen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at St. Gallen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Walhalla, Hotel Metropol, Hotel Dom.
St. Gallen Güterbahnhof is 1 km from Sankt Gallen city centre. Public transport options include:
St. Gallen Güterbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at St. Gallen Güterbahnhof.
ATMs are available at St. Gallen Güterbahnhof.
Available at St. Gallen Güterbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at St. Gallen Güterbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at St. Gallen Güterbahnhof.
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.
Luzern Verkehrshaus is 2 km from Lucerne city centre. Public transport options include:
Luzern Verkehrshaus has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luzern Verkehrshaus.
ATMs are available at Luzern Verkehrshaus.
Available at Luzern Verkehrshaus: Parking, WC.
Available at Luzern Verkehrshaus: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Verkehrshaus.
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