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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich Airport to Lucerne
Showing times and prices for 20 Nov
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
1 h 3 m
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
49 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich Airport to Lucerne 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 will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Fast trains
Of the 6 trains that leave Zurich Airport for Lucerne every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 10 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.
IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 70 2617 | 261708:481h03
Zurich Airport09:51Lucerne station
£221One-way
1 change
IC 5 1514 | 1514 · IR 75 2112 | 211209:181h07
Zurich Airport10:25Lucerne station
£231One-way
1 change
IR 75 2112 | 211209:151h10
Zurich Airport10:25Lucerne station
£231One-way
0 changes
IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 70 2619 | 261909:481h03
Zurich Airport10:51Lucerne station
£241One-way
1 change
IR 13 3260 | 326009:381h13
Zurich Airport10:51Lucerne station
£251One-way
0 changes
IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 70 2617 | 261708:481h03
Zurich Airport09:51Lucerne station
£221One-way
1 change
IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 70 2619 | 261909:481h03
Zurich Airport10:51Lucerne station
£241One-way
1 change
IC 5 1514 | 1514 · IR 75 2112 | 211209:181h07
Zurich Airport10:25Lucerne station
£231One-way
1 change
IR 75 2112 | 211209:151h10
Zurich Airport10:25Lucerne station
£231One-way
0 changes
IR 75 2110 | 211008:151h10
Zurich Airport09:25Lucerne station
£371One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Zurich Airport to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich Airport to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 49 km
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£28 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Zurich Airport to Lucerne train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich Airport to Lucerne trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 04:52
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR 75 2110 | 2110 | 07:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 08:25 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 70 2617 | 2617 | 07:48 Zurich Airport | 1h03 | 08:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 75 2112 | 2112 | 08:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 09:25 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 1514 | 1514 · IR 75 2112 | 2112 | 08:18 Zurich Airport | 1h07 | 09:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 13 3260 | 3260 | 08:38 Zurich Airport | 1h13 | 09:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 70 2619 | 2619 | 08:48 Zurich Airport | 1h03 | 09:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 75 2114 | 2114 | 09:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 10:25 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 13 3262 | 3262 | 09:38 Zurich Airport | 1h13 | 10:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 70 2621 | 2621 | 09:48 Zurich Airport | 1h03 | 10:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 75 2116 | 2116 | 10:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 11:25 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 1518 | 1518 · IR 75 2116 | 2116 | 10:18 Zurich Airport | 1h07 | 11:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 13 3264 | 3264 | 10:38 Zurich Airport | 1h13 | 11:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 70 2623 | 2623 | 10:48 Zurich Airport | 1h03 | 11:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 75 2118 | 2118 · IR 75 2576 | 2576 | 11:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 12:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 13 3266 | 3266 | 11:38 Zurich Airport | 1h13 | 12:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 70 2625 | 2625 | 11:48 Zurich Airport | 1h03 | 12:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 75 2120 | 2120 | 12:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 13:25 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 1522 | 1522 · IR 75 2120 | 2120 | 12:18 Zurich Airport | 1h07 | 13:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 13 3268 | 3268 | 12:38 Zurich Airport | 1h13 | 13:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 524 | 524 · IR 70 2627 | 2627 | 12:48 Zurich Airport | 1h03 | 13:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 75 2122 | 2122 | 13:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 14:25 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 13 3270 | 3270 | 13:38 Zurich Airport | 1h13 | 14:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 526 | 526 · IC 2 877 | 877 · IR VAE 2024 | 2024 | 13:48 Zurich Airport | 1h33 | 15:21 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
| IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 70 2629 | 2629 | 13:48 Zurich Airport | 1h03 | 14:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IC 5 1526 | 1526 · IR 75 2580 | 2580 | 14:18 Zurich Airport | 1h07 | 15:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IC 5 528 | 528 · IR 70 2631 | 2631 | 14:48 Zurich Airport | 1h03 | 15:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 75 2126 | 2126 | 15:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 16:25 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 13 3274 | 3274 | 15:38 Zurich Airport | 1h13 | 16:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 530 | 530 · IC 2 881 | 881 · IR VAE 2028 | 2028 | 15:48 Zurich Airport | 1h33 | 17:21 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
| IC 5 530 | 530 · IR 70 2633 | 2633 | 15:48 Zurich Airport | 1h03 | 16:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IC 5 1530 | 1530 · IR 75 2582 | 2582 | 16:18 Zurich Airport | 1h07 | 17:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IC 5 532 | 532 · IR 70 2635 | 2635 | 16:48 Zurich Airport | 1h03 | 17:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 75 2130 | 2130 | 17:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 18:25 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 13 3278 | 3278 | 17:38 Zurich Airport | 1h13 | 18:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 534 | 534 · IC 2 885 | 885 · IR VAE 2032 | 2032 | 17:48 Zurich Airport | 1h33 | 19:21 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
| IC 5 534 | 534 · IR 70 2637 | 2637 | 17:48 Zurich Airport | 1h03 | 18:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 75 2132 | 2132 | 18:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 19:25 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 1534 | 1534 · IR 75 2132 | 2132 | 18:18 Zurich Airport | 1h07 | 19:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 13 3280 | 3280 | 18:38 Zurich Airport | 1h13 | 19:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 536 | 536 · IR 70 2639 | 2639 | 18:48 Zurich Airport | 1h03 | 19:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 75 2134 | 2134 | 19:15 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 20:25 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 13 3282 | 3282 · EV EV1 2941 | 2941 | 19:38 Zurich Airport | 1h23 | 21:01 Lucerne | 1 change | |
| IC 5 538 | 538 · IR 70 2641 | 2641 · EV EV1 2941 | 2941 | 19:48 Zurich Airport | 1h13 | 21:01 Lucerne | 2 changes | |
| IC 5 538 | 538 · IR 27 2489 | 2489 | 19:48 Zurich Airport | 1h42 | 21:30 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| IR 75 2136 | 2136 · IR 75 2588 | 2588 · EV EV1 2945 | 2945 | 20:15 Zurich Airport | 1h21 | 21:36 Lucerne | 2 changes | |
| IR 13 3284 | 3284 · EV EV1 2949 | 2949 | 20:38 Zurich Airport | 1h23 | 22:01 Lucerne | 1 change | |
| IC 8 836 | 836 · IR 70 2643 | 2643 · EV EV1 2949 | 2949 | 20:45 Zurich Airport | 1h16 | 22:01 Lucerne | 2 changes | |
| IC 1 738 | 738 · RE 24 4743 | 4743 | 21:08 Zurich Airport | 1h47 | 22:55 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
| RE 75 2140 | 2140 · IR 75 2590 | 2590 · EV EV1 2953 | 2953 | 21:15 Zurich Airport | 1h21 | 22:36 Lucerne | 2 changes | |
| IR 13 3286 | 3286 · EV EV1 2957 | 2957 | 21:38 Zurich Airport | 1h23 | 23:01 Lucerne | 1 change | |
| IC 8 838 | 838 · IR 70 2645 | 2645 · EV EV1 2957 | 2957 | 21:45 Zurich Airport | 1h16 | 23:01 Lucerne | 2 changes | |
| RE 75 2144 | 2144 · IR 75 2592 | 2592 · EV EV1 2961 | 2961 | 22:15 Zurich Airport | 1h21 | 23:36 Lucerne | 2 changes | |
| IR 13 3288 | 3288 · EV EV1 2965 | 2965 | 22:38 Zurich Airport | 1h35 | 00:13 Lucerne | 1 change | |
| IC 8 840 | 840 · IR 70 2647 | 2647 · EV EV1 2965 | 2965 | 22:45 Zurich Airport | 1h28 | 00:13 Lucerne | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich Airport to Lucerne
SwitzerlandSwitzerland
Trains from Zurich Airport to Lucerne run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 1h 3m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £16
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 06:15 |
Last train 21:45 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £16
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich Airport to Lucerne trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich Airport and Lucerne from £16. 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 3m
Cheapest Price
£19
SBB frequency
11 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 Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 10m
Cheapest Price
£33
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Zurich Airport to Lucerne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich Airport 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.
Booking trains from Zurich Airport to Lucerne in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, a day trip from Zurich Airport to Lucerne is feasible. The journey takes 1h 3m with a distance of 49 km. Trains run frequently with 12 trips per day.
The cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport to Lucerne is by coach, costing approximately £16.
The train journey from Zurich Airport to Lucerne covers a distance of 49 km and takes approximately 1h 3m. Trains run 12 per day.
The train distance from Zurich Airport to Lucerne is 49 km.
Three days in Lucerne is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Chapel Bridge, Mount Pilatus, and the Swiss Transport Museum, while also enjoying scenic boat trips on Lake Lucerne.
The last train from Zurich Airport to Lucerne departs at 21:45.
In Lucerne, you can enjoy a boat tour or scenic walk around the picturesque Lake Lucerne, explore the charming Old Town with its cobblestone streets and historic landmarks, and visit the Richard Wagner Museum. Take a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne for breathtaking mountain views, or ride the world's steepest cogwheel railway to Mount Pilatus for an unforgettable adventure. Don't miss the historic Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument, the interactive Swiss Museum of Transport, and the medieval Museggmauer wall with its panoramic views.
The first train from Zurich Airport to Lucerne leaves at 6:15.
Yes, there is a direct train between Zurich Airport and Lucerne. The service operates 5 times per day, provided by SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).
There is no night train service from Zurich Airport to Lucerne.
The cost of a train ticket from Zurich Airport to Lucerne can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £19, while the average price tends to be around £28.
Trains from Zurich Airport to Lucerne run approximately 12 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Zurich Airport to Lucerne.
Yes, you can take the train from Zurich Airport to Lucerne.
To get from Zurich Airport to Lucerne, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich Airport and Lucerne
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
Luzern Verkehrshaus
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingBike Rental
Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingBike RentalLuzern, Bahnhof
Amenities at train station
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Luzern Allmend/Messe
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalLuzern, Brüelstrasse
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