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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich Airport to Lucerne station
Showing times and prices for 19 Jun
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
1 h 2 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Trains per day
60
Distance
48 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich Airport to Lucerne station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich Airport to Lucerne station will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Fast trains
Of the 60 trains that leave Zurich Airport for Lucerne station every day 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 2 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.
IR 13 3252 | 32525:391h12Zurich Airport6:51Lucerne station£191One-way0 changes- IR 75 2138 | 2138 · IR 75 2590 | 259022:151h10Zurich Airport23:25Lucerne station£201One-way1 change
- IR 75 2134 | 213420:151h10Zurich Airport21:25Lucerne station£201One-way0 changes
- IC 8 840 | 840 · IR 70 2647 | 264723:461h05Zurich Airport0:51Lucerne station£201One-way1 change
- IC 8 838 | 838 · IR 70 2645 | 264522:461h05Zurich Airport23:51Lucerne station£201One-way1 change
- IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 70 2619 | 26199:491h02Zurich Airport10:51Lucerne station£331One-way1 change
- IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 70 2617 | 26178:491h02Zurich Airport9:51Lucerne station£241One-way1 change
- IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 70 2621 | 262110:491h02Zurich Airport11:51Lucerne station£331One-way1 change
- IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 70 2625 | 262512:491h02Zurich Airport13:51Lucerne station£311One-way1 change
- IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 70 2623 | 262311:491h02Zurich Airport12:51Lucerne station£241One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Zurich Airport to Lucerne station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich Airport to Lucerne station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, and a coach costs an average of £21.
Distance: 48 km
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£27 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price |
1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Zurich Airport to Lucerne station train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich Airport to Lucerne station trains for today, Thursday 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR 13 3286 | 3286 | 22:39 Zurich Airport | 1h12 | 23:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 8 838 | 838 · IR 70 2645 | 2645 | 22:46 Zurich Airport | 1h05 | 23:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| RE 75 2144 | 2144 · IR 75 2592 | 2592 | 23:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 0:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| Friday 19 June | |||||
| S 24 20493 | 20493 · S 1 21111 | 21111 | 0:04 Zurich Airport | 5h34 | 5:38 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| S 16 19693 | 19693 · IR 35 2395 | 2395 · S 24 20493 | 20493 · S 1 21111 | 21111 | 0:05 Zurich Airport | 5h33 | 5:38 Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
| S 19010 | 19010 · IR 75 2564 | 2564 | 5:00 Zurich Airport | 1h25 | 6:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 13 3252 | 3252 | 5:39 Zurich Airport | 1h12 | 6:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 75 2106 | 2106 | 6:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 7:25 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 510 | 510 · IR 70 2613 | 2613 | 6:49 Zurich Airport | 1h02 | 7:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IC 5 1510 | 1510 · IR 75 2570 | 2570 | 7:19 Zurich Airport | 1h06 | 8:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 13 3256 | 3256 | 7:39 Zurich Airport | 1h12 | 8:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 70 2615 | 2615 | 7:49 Zurich Airport | 1h02 | 8:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 75 2110 | 2110 | 8:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 9:25 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 70 2617 | 2617 | 8:49 Zurich Airport | 1h02 | 9:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 75 2112 | 2112 | 9:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 10:25 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 1514 | 1514 · IR 75 2112 | 2112 | 9:19 Zurich Airport | 1h06 | 10:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 13 3260 | 3260 | 9:39 Zurich Airport | 1h12 | 10:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 70 2619 | 2619 | 9:49 Zurich Airport | 1h02 | 10:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 75 2114 | 2114 | 10:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 11:25 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 13 3262 | 3262 | 10:39 Zurich Airport | 1h12 | 11:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 70 2621 | 2621 | 10:49 Zurich Airport | 1h02 | 11:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 75 2116 | 2116 | 11:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 12:25 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 1518 | 1518 · IR 75 2116 | 2116 | 11:19 Zurich Airport | 1h06 | 12:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 13 3264 | 3264 | 11:39 Zurich Airport | 1h12 | 12:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 70 2623 | 2623 | 11:49 Zurich Airport | 1h02 | 12:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 75 2118 | 2118 · IR 75 2576 | 2576 | 12:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 13:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 13 3266 | 3266 | 12:39 Zurich Airport | 1h12 | 13:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 70 2625 | 2625 | 12:49 Zurich Airport | 1h02 | 13:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 75 2120 | 2120 | 13:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 14:25 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 13 3268 | 3268 | 13:39 Zurich Airport | 1h12 | 14:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 524 | 524 · IR 70 2627 | 2627 | 13:49 Zurich Airport | 1h02 | 14:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 75 2122 | 2122 | 14:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 15:25 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 13 3270 | 3270 | 14:39 Zurich Airport | 1h12 | 15:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 70 2629 | 2629 | 14:49 Zurich Airport | 1h02 | 15:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 5 526 | 526 · IC 2 877 | 877+ IR VAE 2024 | 2024 | 14:49 Zurich Airport | 1h32 | 16:21 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
| IC 5 1526 | 1526 · IR 75 2580 | 2580 | 15:19 Zurich Airport | 1h06 | 16:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 13 3272 | 3272 | 15:39 Zurich Airport | 1h12 | 16:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 528 | 528 · IR 70 2631 | 2631 | 15:49 Zurich Airport | 1h02 | 16:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 75 2126 | 2126 | 16:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 17:25 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 75 2126 | 2126 · IR 2567 | 2567 | 16:15 Zurich Airport | 1h24 | 17:39 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IC 5 530 | 530 · IR 70 2633 | 2633 | 16:49 Zurich Airport | 1h02 | 17:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IC 5 530 | 530 · IC 2 881 | 881+IR VAE 2028 | 2028 | 16:49 Zurich Airport | 1h32 | 18:21 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
| IC 5 1530 | 1530 · IR 75 2582 | 2582 | 17:19 Zurich Airport | 1h06 | 18:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IC 5 532 | 532 · IR 70 2635 | 2635 | 17:49 Zurich Airport | 1h02 | 18:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 75 2130 | 2130 | 18:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 19:25 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 13 3278 | 3278 | 18:39 Zurich Airport | 1h12 | 19:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 534 | 534 · IR 70 2637 | 2637 | 18:49 Zurich Airport | 1h02 | 19:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IC 5 534 | 534 · IC 2 885 | 885+IR VAE 2032 | 2032 | 18:49 Zurich Airport | 1h32 | 20:21 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
| IR 75 2132 | 2132 | 19:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 20:25 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 13 3280 | 3280 | 19:39 Zurich Airport | 1h12 | 20:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 536 | 536 · IR 70 2639 | 2639 | 19:49 Zurich Airport | 1h02 | 20:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 75 2134 | 2134 | 20:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 21:25 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 13 3282 | 3282 | 20:39 Zurich Airport | 1h12 | 21:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 538 | 538 · IC 2 889 | 889 · S 3 21382 | 21382 | 20:49 Zurich Airport | 1h32 | 22:21 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
| IC 5 538 | 538 · IR 70 2641 | 2641 | 20:49 Zurich Airport | 1h02 | 21:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 75 2136 | 2136 · IR 75 2588 | 2588 | 21:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 22:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 13 3284 | 3284 | 21:39 Zurich Airport | 1h12 | 22:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 8 836 | 836 · IR 70 2643 | 2643 | 21:46 Zurich Airport | 1h05 | 22:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 75 2138 | 2138 · IR 75 2590 | 2590 | 22:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 23:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich Airport to Lucerne station
SwitzerlandSwitzerland
Trains from Zurich Airport to Lucerne station run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:39, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 48 km distance in 1h 2m.
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 48 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 3:39 |
Last train 23:42 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
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: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich Airport to Lucerne station trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich Airport and Lucerne station from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SBB
About
SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 2m
Cheapest Price
£17
SBB frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service
Seat reservation
Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 29m
Cheapest Price
£67
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Zurich Airport to Lucerne station train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich Airport to Lucerne station 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 station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Zurich Airport to Lucerne station can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £17, while the average price tends to be around £27.
The train journey from Zurich Airport to Lucerne station covers a distance of 48 km and takes approximately 1h 2m. Trains run 10 per day.
The train distance from Zurich Airport to Lucerne station is 48 km.
The first train from Zurich Airport to Lucerne station leaves at 3:39.
The last train from Zurich Airport to Lucerne station departs at 23:42.
Trains from Zurich Airport to Lucerne station run approximately 10 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Zurich Airport to Lucerne station.
Yes, there is a direct train between Zurich Airport and Lucerne station. The service operates 5 times per day, provided by SBB.
To get from Zurich Airport to Lucerne station, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Zurich Airport to Lucerne station.
The cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport to Lucerne station is by train, costing approximately £17.
Booking trains from Zurich Airport to Lucerne station in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Zürich Flughafen to Luzern Bhf offers scenic views, including picturesque Swiss countryside, charming villages, and glimpses of Lake Lucerne as you approach Luzern.
Yes, a day trip from Zürich Flughafen to Luzern Bhf is feasible, as the journey takes only 1h 2m each way, covering a distance of 48 km. Trains run frequently, with a frequency of 10 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Zurich Airport to Lucerne station.
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Important Stations and Airports in Zurich Airport and Lucerne station
Zurich
Lucerne
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
14Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Zentralstrasse
Dining
- Restaurant La Cucina
- Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance
WC
- CHF 1
Hotel
- Hotel Monopol Luzern
- Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel
- Hotel Central Luzern
Lounge
- Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
- 420 places, covered
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to Germany, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Boat connections
Public transport options for Luzern Bhf
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Lake Lucerne boats
- Train: SBB services to various destinations
Most popular train connections from Zurich Airport
Most popular trains to and from Lucerne station and Zurich Airport
Most popular train connections to Lucerne station
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