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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Lucerne

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 08 Oct

Cheapest price on 08 Oct

£16

Average ticket price on 08 Oct

£21

Fastest journey on 08 Oct

41 m

Average journey duration on 08 Oct

42 m

Trains on 08 Oct

148

Distance

40 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich 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 to Lucerne will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.

Fast trains

On Thu 08 Oct, we found 148 trains from Zurich to Lucerne, including 56 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .

The slowest trains will take 44 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 75 2564 | 2564
5:350h50
Zurich HB
6:25Lucerne station
£161One-way
0 changes
IR 2567 | 2567
16:391h00
Zurich HB
17:39Lucerne station
£161One-way
0 changes
IR 75 2134 | 2134
20:350h50
Zurich HB
21:25Lucerne station
£171One-way
0 changes
IR 70 2647 | 2647
0:080h59
Zurich HB
1:07Lucerne station
£171One-way
0 changes
IR 2569 | 2569
17:391h00
Zurich HB
18:39Lucerne station
£171One-way
0 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich to Lucerne

Switzerland

Trains from Zurich to Lucerne run on average 19 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 35m.

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

40 km

Average train duration

54m

Cheapest ticket price

£8

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

35m

First train

0:02

Last train

23:58

Cheapest Month

Aug

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Jul - Sept

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Sun

Least Busy Day

Sat

Best time to book

77 days

Price information

Live departures

Zurich to Lucerne train times

The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Lucerne trains for today, Wednesday 7 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
S 11 19191 \| 19191 · RE 37 4842 \| 4842 · S 26 8693 \| 8693 · B 73 73214 \| 73214	23:24 Zurich Altstetten	2h04	1:28 Lucerne	3 changes
IR 75 2592 \| 2592	23:35 Zurich HB	0h50	0:25 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18591 \| 18591 · IC 8 842 \| 842 · S 29 8992 \| 8992	23:46 Zurich Altstetten	1h51	1:37 Lucerne station	2 changes
S 9 18991 \| 18991 · IC 8 842 \| 842 · S 29 8992 \| 8992	23:46 Zürich Oerlikon	1h51	1:37 Lucerne station	2 changes
S 6 18691 \| 18691 · IR 70 2647 \| 2647	23:51 Zürich Oerlikon	1h16	1:07 Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19193 \| 19193 · IR 70 2647 \| 2647	23:54 Zurich Altstetten	1h13	1:07 Lucerne station	1 change
Thursday 8 October
S 11 19192 \| 19192 · S 29 8994 \| 8994 · S 29 8912 \| 8912	0:05 Zurich Altstetten	5h40	5:45 Lucerne station	2 changes
IR 70 2647 \| 2647	0:08 Zurich HB	0h59	1:07 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 24 20493 \| 20493 · S 1 21111 \| 21111	0:09 Zürich Oerlikon	5h29	5:38 Lucerne station	1 change
S 7 18795 \| 18795 · S 5 18594 \| 18594 · S 1 21111 \| 21111	0:33 Zürich Oerlikon	5h05	5:38 Lucerne station	2 changes
S 5 18594 \| 18594 · S 1 21111 \| 21111	0:39 Zurich HB	4h59	5:38 Lucerne station	1 change
S 5 18594 \| 18594 · S 1 21111 \| 21111	0:45 Zurich Altstetten	4h53	5:38 Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18615 \| 18615 · IR 75 2564 \| 2564	5:21 Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	6:25 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 2155 \| 2155 · IR 75 2564 \| 2564	5:23 Zurich Altstetten	1h02	6:25 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2564 \| 2564	5:35 Zurich HB	0h50	6:25 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3252 \| 3252	5:45 Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	6:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 9 18919 \| 18919 · IR 70 2611 \| 2611	5:46 Zürich Oerlikon	1h05	6:51 Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19121 \| 19121 · IR 70 2611 \| 2611	5:54 Zurich Altstetten	0h57	6:51 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2611 \| 2611	6:07 Zurich HB	0h44	6:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18521 \| 18521 · IR 75 2106 \| 2106	6:16 Zurich Altstetten	1h09	7:25 Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18621 \| 18621 · IR 75 2106 \| 2106	6:21 Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	7:25 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2106 \| 2106	6:35 Zurich HB	0h50	7:25 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18623 \| 18623 · IR 70 2613 \| 2613	6:51 Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	7:51 Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19125 \| 19125 · IR 70 2613 \| 2613	6:54 Zurich Altstetten	0h57	7:51 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2613 \| 2613	7:07 Zurich HB	0h44	7:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18525 \| 18525 · IR 75 2570 \| 2570	7:16 Zurich Altstetten	1h09	8:25 Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18625 \| 18625 · IR 75 2570 \| 2570	7:21 Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	8:25 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2570 \| 2570	7:35 Zurich HB	0h50	8:25 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3256 \| 3256	7:45 Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	8:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18627 \| 18627 · IR 70 2615 \| 2615	7:51 Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	8:51 Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19129 \| 19129 · IR 70 2615 \| 2615	7:54 Zurich Altstetten	0h57	8:51 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2615 \| 2615	8:07 Zurich HB	0h44	8:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18529 \| 18529 · IR 75 2110 \| 2110	8:16 Zurich Altstetten	1h09	9:25 Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18629 \| 18629 · IR 75 2110 \| 2110	8:21 Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	9:25 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2110 \| 2110	8:35 Zurich HB	0h50	9:25 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18631 \| 18631 · IR 70 2617 \| 2617	8:51 Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	9:51 Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19133 \| 19133 · IR 70 2617 \| 2617	8:54 Zurich Altstetten	0h57	9:51 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2617 \| 2617	9:07 Zurich HB	0h44	9:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18533 \| 18533 · IR 75 2112 \| 2112	9:16 Zurich Altstetten	1h09	10:25 Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18633 \| 18633 · IR 75 2112 \| 2112	9:21 Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	10:25 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2112 \| 2112	9:35 Zurich HB	0h50	10:25 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3260 \| 3260	9:45 Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	10:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18535 \| 18535 · IR 70 30619 \| 30619	9:46 Zurich Altstetten	1h05	10:51 Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18635 \| 18635 · IR 70 2619 \| 2619	9:51 Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	10:51 Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18635 \| 18635 · IR 70 30619 \| 30619	9:51 Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	10:51 Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19137 \| 19137 · IR 70 2619 \| 2619	9:54 Zurich Altstetten	0h57	10:51 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2619 \| 2619	10:07 Zurich HB	0h44	10:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 70 30619 \| 30619	10:07 Zurich HB	0h44	10:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18537 \| 18537 · IR 75 2114 \| 2114	10:16 Zurich Altstetten	1h09	11:25 Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18637 \| 18637 · IR 75 2114 \| 2114	10:21 Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	11:25 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2114 \| 2114	10:35 Zurich HB	0h50	11:25 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3262 \| 3262	10:45 Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	11:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18639 \| 18639 · IR 70 2621 \| 2621	10:51 Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	11:51 Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19141 \| 19141 · IR 70 2621 \| 2621	10:54 Zurich Altstetten	0h57	11:51 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2621 \| 2621	11:07 Zurich HB	0h44	11:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18541 \| 18541 · IR 75 2116 \| 2116	11:16 Zurich Altstetten	1h09	12:25 Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18641 \| 18641 · IR 75 2116 \| 2116	11:21 Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	12:25 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2116 \| 2116	11:35 Zurich HB	0h50	12:25 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3264 \| 3264	11:45 Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	12:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18643 \| 18643 · IR 70 2623 \| 2623	11:51 Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	12:51 Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19145 \| 19145 · IR 70 2623 \| 2623	11:54 Zurich Altstetten	0h57	12:51 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2623 \| 2623	12:07 Zurich HB	0h44	12:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18545 \| 18545 · IR 75 2576 \| 2576	12:16 Zurich Altstetten	1h09	13:25 Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18645 \| 18645 · IR 75 2576 \| 2576	12:21 Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	13:25 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2576 \| 2576	12:35 Zurich HB	0h50	13:25 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3266 \| 3266	12:45 Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	13:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18647 \| 18647 · IR 70 2625 \| 2625	12:51 Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	13:51 Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19149 \| 19149 · IR 70 2625 \| 2625	12:54 Zurich Altstetten	0h57	13:51 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2625 \| 2625	13:07 Zurich HB	0h44	13:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18549 \| 18549 · IR 75 2120 \| 2120	13:16 Zurich Altstetten	1h09	14:25 Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18649 \| 18649 · IR 75 2120 \| 2120	13:21 Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	14:25 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2120 \| 2120	13:35 Zurich HB	0h50	14:25 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3268 \| 3268	13:45 Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	14:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18651 \| 18651 · IR 70 2627 \| 2627	13:51 Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	14:51 Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19153 \| 19153 · IR 70 2627 \| 2627	13:54 Zurich Altstetten	0h57	14:51 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2627 \| 2627	14:07 Zurich HB	0h44	14:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18553 \| 18553 · IR 75 2122 \| 2122	14:16 Zurich Altstetten	1h09	15:25 Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18653 \| 18653 · IR 75 2122 \| 2122	14:21 Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	15:25 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2122 \| 2122	14:35 Zurich HB	0h50	15:25 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3270 \| 3270	14:45 Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	15:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18655 \| 18655 · IR 70 2629 \| 2629	14:51 Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	15:51 Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18655 \| 18655 · IC 2 877 \| 877+IR VAE 2024 \| 2024	14:51 Zürich Oerlikon	1h30	16:21 Lucerne station	2 changes
S 11 19157 \| 19157 · IR 70 2629 \| 2629	14:54 Zurich Altstetten	0h57	15:51 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2629 \| 2629	15:07 Zurich HB	0h44	15:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18557 \| 18557 · IR 75 2580 \| 2580	15:16 Zurich Altstetten	1h09	16:25 Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18657 \| 18657 · IR 75 2580 \| 2580	15:21 Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	16:25 Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19159 \| 19159 · RE 37 4826 \| 4826 · EV EV1 2663 \| 2663 · S 9 21963 \| 21963	15:24 Zurich Altstetten	2h04	17:28 Lucerne station	3 changes
IR 75 2580 \| 2580	15:35 Zurich HB	0h50	16:25 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3272 \| 3272	15:45 Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	16:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18659 \| 18659 · IR 70 2631 \| 2631	15:51 Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	16:51 Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19161 \| 19161 · IR 70 2631 \| 2631	15:54 Zurich Altstetten	0h57	16:51 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2631 \| 2631	16:07 Zurich HB	0h44	16:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18561 \| 18561 · IR 75 2126 \| 2126	16:16 Zurich Altstetten	1h09	17:25 Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18661 \| 18661 · IR 75 2126 \| 2126	16:21 Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	17:25 Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19163 \| 19163 · IR 2567 \| 2567	16:24 Zurich Altstetten	1h15	17:39 Lucerne station	1 change
S 8 18863 \| 18863 · IR 2567 \| 2567	16:30 Zürich Oerlikon	1h09	17:39 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2126 \| 2126	16:35 Zurich HB	0h50	17:25 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 2567 \| 2567	16:39 Zurich HB	1h00	17:39 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3274 \| 3274	16:45 Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	17:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18663 \| 18663 · IR 70 2633 \| 2633	16:51 Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	17:51 Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18663 \| 18663 · IC 2 881 \| 881+IR VAE 2028 \| 2028	16:51 Zürich Oerlikon	1h30	18:21 Lucerne station	2 changes
S 11 19165 \| 19165 · IR 70 2633 \| 2633	16:54 Zurich Altstetten	0h57	17:51 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2633 \| 2633	17:07 Zurich HB	0h44	17:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18565 \| 18565 · IR 75 2582 \| 2582	17:16 Zurich Altstetten	1h09	18:25 Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18665 \| 18665 · IR 75 2582 \| 2582	17:21 Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	18:25 Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19167 \| 19167 · IR 2569 \| 2569	17:24 Zurich Altstetten	1h15	18:39 Lucerne station	1 change
S 8 18867 \| 18867 · IR 2569 \| 2569	17:30 Zürich Oerlikon	1h09	18:39 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2582 \| 2582	17:35 Zurich HB	0h50	18:25 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 2569 \| 2569	17:39 Zurich HB	1h00	18:39 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18667 \| 18667 · IR 70 2635 \| 2635	17:51 Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	18:51 Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19169 \| 19169 · IR 70 2635 \| 2635	17:54 Zurich Altstetten	0h57	18:51 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2635 \| 2635	18:07 Zurich HB	0h44	18:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18569 \| 18569 · IR 75 2130 \| 2130	18:16 Zurich Altstetten	1h09	19:25 Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18669 \| 18669 · IR 75 2130 \| 2130	18:21 Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	19:25 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2130 \| 2130	18:35 Zurich HB	0h50	19:25 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3278 \| 3278	18:45 Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	19:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18671 \| 18671 · IC 2 885 \| 885+IR VAE 2032 \| 2032	18:51 Zürich Oerlikon	1h30	20:21 Lucerne station	2 changes
S 6 18671 \| 18671 · IR 70 2637 \| 2637	18:51 Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	19:51 Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19173 \| 19173 · IR 70 2637 \| 2637	18:54 Zurich Altstetten	0h57	19:51 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2637 \| 2637	19:07 Zurich HB	0h44	19:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18573 \| 18573 · IR 75 2132 \| 2132	19:16 Zurich Altstetten	1h09	20:25 Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18673 \| 18673 · IR 75 2132 \| 2132	19:21 Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	20:25 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2132 \| 2132	19:35 Zurich HB	0h50	20:25 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3280 \| 3280	19:45 Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	20:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18675 \| 18675 · IR 70 2639 \| 2639	19:51 Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	20:51 Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19177 \| 19177 · IR 70 2639 \| 2639	19:54 Zurich Altstetten	0h57	20:51 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2639 \| 2639	20:07 Zurich HB	0h44	20:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18577 \| 18577 · IR 75 2134 \| 2134	20:16 Zurich Altstetten	1h09	21:25 Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18677 \| 18677 · IR 75 2134 \| 2134	20:21 Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	21:25 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2134 \| 2134	20:35 Zurich HB	0h50	21:25 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3282 \| 3282	20:45 Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	21:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18679 \| 18679 · IR 70 2641 \| 2641	20:51 Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	21:51 Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18679 \| 18679 · IC 2 889 \| 889 · S 3 21382 \| 21382	20:51 Zürich Oerlikon	1h30	22:21 Lucerne station	2 changes
S 11 19181 \| 19181 · IR 70 2641 \| 2641	20:54 Zurich Altstetten	0h57	21:51 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2641 \| 2641	21:10 Zurich HB	0h41	21:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18581 \| 18581 · IR 75 2588 \| 2588	21:16 Zurich Altstetten	1h09	22:25 Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18681 \| 18681 · IR 75 2588 \| 2588	21:21 Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	22:25 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2588 \| 2588	21:35 Zurich HB	0h50	22:25 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3284 \| 3284	21:45 Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	22:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18683 \| 18683 · IR 70 2643 \| 2643	21:51 Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	22:51 Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19185 \| 19185 · IR 70 2643 \| 2643	21:54 Zurich Altstetten	0h57	22:51 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2643 \| 2643	22:10 Zurich HB	0h41	22:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18585 \| 18585 · IR 75 2590 \| 2590	22:16 Zurich Altstetten	1h09	23:25 Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18685 \| 18685 · IR 75 2590 \| 2590	22:21 Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	23:25 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2590 \| 2590	22:35 Zurich HB	0h50	23:25 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3286 \| 3286	22:45 Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	23:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18687 \| 18687 · IR 70 2645 \| 2645	22:51 Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	23:51 Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19189 \| 19189 · IR 70 2645 \| 2645	22:54 Zurich Altstetten	0h57	23:51 Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2645 \| 2645	23:10 Zurich HB	0h41	23:51 Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18589 \| 18589 · IR 75 2592 \| 2592	23:16 Zurich Altstetten	1h09	0:25 Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18689 \| 18689 · IR 75 2592 \| 2592	23:21 Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	0:25 Lucerne station	1 change
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Zurich to Lucerne?

The best time to book your train from Zurich to Lucerne is 77 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Zurich to Lucerne route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Zurich to Lucerne per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Zurich to Lucerne.

Trains

from £16

ReviewsReviews for the rail journey from Zurich to Lucerne

The customer opinion was acquired via Cimenio. Cimenio incentivises its users for giving an honest opinion and proving the booking with a photo of the travel ticket.

Advantages

Very punctual

Well upholstered seats

Friendly staff

Disadvantages

Too expensive

Ticket bought at the ticket machine, free choice of seat, 2nd class, IR70 2645, 41 min journey time Comfortable seats and pleasant volume, power socket available Journey time: 41 min, in the end a few minutes more Was a bit expensive Cleanliness was ok. Friendly staff

Advantages

Punctuality

Cleanliness

Disadvantages

Comfort in 1st class

I travelled from Zurich to Lucerne on IR 2633, which was on time, so I only needed 41 minutes for the journey. It was also very clean on the train, especially in the toilet. I used my 1st class Interrail ticket as my ticket. Unfortunately, 1st class was not as comfortable as on other trains. There was more legroom and a different design, but non-adjustable fabric seats in a 2+2 seating arrangement.

Advantages

Fast connection

Disadvantages

Price

A great connection if you want to get from Zurich to Lucerne. I booked the connection for my daughter and I over New Year's Eve. The timetable is very good as the trains leave every hour. As is usual in Switzerland, the trains are also very punctual. Fortunately, we caught a very modern train so that we could charge our mobile phones on the way. We travelled for just under an hour and had no problems. The train was very tidy and well maintained.

Train companies: SBB from Zurich to Lucerne trainsSBB trains will get you between Zurich and Lucerne from £8. 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 SBB Duration

35m

Cheapest SBB Price

£8

SBB frequency

15 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

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Things to do in Lucerne

Discover the best of Lucerne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lucerne trip today.

Must visit

Swiss Museum of Transport

Major transport museum with trains, planes, automobiles and interactive exhibits. Excellent for families and anyone curious about mobility.

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Recommended

Kunstmuseum Luzern

Art museum at KKL with modern and classical exhibitions. A strong choice for thoughtful shows in a prominent lakeside cultural venue.

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Recommended

Sammlung Rosengart

Museum dedicated to Pablo Picasso’s later years, showing works and photographs in a central old-town building near the Reuss.

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Swiss franc (CHF)

Lucerne is pricier than most European cities, with high hotel, dining and local transport costs, especially in peak tourist season.

Average meal costs

Budget: CHF 15-25 for fast food or a simple meal.
Mid-range: CHF 35-60 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining: CHF 90+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee: CHF 4.50-6 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent service in restaurants. Round up small amounts for taxis and cafés.

Best day trips from Lucerne by train

The most popular day trips by train from Lucerne are Zurich, Bern, Basel, Interlaken and Lugano. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Lucerne on Omio.

Day trip from Lucerne to Zurich by train

Why visit Zurich for the day?

Zurich combines a global financial role with a calm lakeside setting and a well-kept Altstadt. It is known for banking and shopping, but also for art, river bathing and a distinctly orderly Swiss feel.

How to get from Lucerne to Zurich by train?

There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 42m.

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Day trip from Lucerne to Bern by train

Why visit Bern for the day?

Bern is Switzerland’s capital, known for its sandstone Old City, arcades and the Aare around its centre. It combines medieval character with a calm, everyday feel and a strong link to Albert Einstein.

How to get from Lucerne to Bern by train?

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 66 km distance in 1h 0m.

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Day trip from Lucerne to Basel by train

Why visit Basel for the day?

Basel is known for its art museums, Rhine setting and well-kept old town. On Switzerland’s northern border, it feels both historic and distinctly international.

How to get from Lucerne to Basel by train?

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 79 km distance in 59m.

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Day trip from Lucerne to Interlaken by train

Why visit Interlaken for the day?

Interlaken sits between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and is known as a gateway to the Jungfrau region. Its grand old hotels, riverfront setting and steady outdoor buzz give the town a polished but relaxed Alpine feel.

How to get from Lucerne to Interlaken by train?

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 1h 43m.

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Day trip from Lucerne to Lugano by train

Why visit Lugano for the day?

Lugano is known for its lakeside setting and Swiss-Italian character, where palm-lined streets meet elegant piazzas. It combines a polished business centre with relaxed outdoor life, framed by Lake Lugano and the surrounding hills.

How to get from Lucerne to Lugano by train?

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 126 km distance in 1h 30m.

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Trains from Zurich to Lucerne: Journey Details

Swiss Inter-Regional trains run from Zurich to Lucerne with a journey time of just under one hour. The same timetable operates seven days a week with departures every half-hour from just after 5:30 a.m. until the early hours of the morning.

Return trains from Lucerne to Zurich are also available.

Taking the Train from Zurich

Trains from Zurich to Lucerne depart from Zurich Hauptbahnhof, a busy regional and international transport hub. The station is conveniently located for all of Zurich's tourist attractions and is well integrated into the city's extensive and efficient transport network. This is made up of local trains, trams, cable cars, ferries and a bus network which includes night routes on Friday and Saturday evenings. Taxis and car rentals are available at Zurich station.

Getting into Lucerne by Train

The beautiful city of Lucerne lies in the heart of Switzerland at the edge of Lake Lucerne and across the water from the small town of Altdorf, famous for the legend of William Tell. Lucerne is small and compact enough to enjoy exploring on foot, taking in such sights as The Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden bridge still standing in Europe, the fascinating Swiss transport museum and the Modernist art collection at the Rosengart Gallery. The city also makes an excellent base for exploring the stunning scenery of Mount Rigi and the Rütli Meadow. Trains from Zurich arrive at Lucerne Station, one of the country's major rail hubs, located on the banks of the lake and within an easy walk of the city center. Lucerne has a network of city coaches covering both the town and the Lido beach a bit further out, with services running throughout the night on Friday and Saturday evenings. A taxi rank is located outside the station.

FAQs: Zurich to Lucerne train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich 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.

The cost of a train ticket from Zurich to Lucerne can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £8, while the average price tends to be around £21.

The train journey from Zurich to Lucerne covers a distance of 40 km and takes approximately 35m. Trains run 19 per day.

The train distance from Zurich to Lucerne is 40 km.

The first train from Zurich to Lucerne leaves at 0:02.

The last train from Zurich to Lucerne departs at 23:58.

Trains from Zurich to Lucerne run approximately 19 times per day.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Zurich to Lucerne.

Yes, there is a direct train between Zurich and Lucerne. The service operates 7 times per day, provided by SBB.

There is no night train service from Zurich to Lucerne.

The train station in Zurich that goes to Lucerne is Zürich Oerlikon, and it arrives at Lucerne station.

Booking trains from Zurich to Lucerne in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

Yes, the train journey from Zurich to Lucerne is considered scenic, offering picturesque views of Swiss countryside, charming villages, and the stunning Lake Lucerne.

Yes, you can take the train from Zurich to Lucerne.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Lucerne

Most Zurich to Lucerne trains use the Zürich Oerlikon to Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern Allmend/Messe. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Zurich

Arrival train stations in Lucerne

Which Zurich station do trains to Lucerne leave from?

Trains from Zurich to Lucerne leave from Zürich Oerlikon. The station is 5 km from Zurich city centre at Oerlikon, Zurich, Switzerland.

Zürich OerlikonOerlikon, Zurich, Switzerland+41 900 300 300 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich Oerlikon from Zurich city centre

Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS8, S2, S24, Ir36, S14, Re48, S19, S, Ir13, Ic1, S21, S15, S9, Sn8, Ir, N1 · 4m · £2 · every ~31 min

9, S · 12m · £4 · every ~3 min

BusE · 13m · £3

N10 · 14m · £3

Tram10, 11, 17, 50, 51, 8 · 12m · £3 · every ~19 min

Zürich Oerlikon train station facilities and services

Zürich Oerlikon 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 and drink

Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.

More about Zürich Oerlikon

Zürich HBBahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland+41 51 220 11 11 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre

Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS, 9 · 3m · £3 · every ~3 min

S11, Sn11, S12, S15, S16, Sn1, Sn, S20, S23, S3, S5, Sn5, S6, Sn6, S7, Sn7, S9, Sn9, S · 3m · £0.89 · every ~43 min

Bus31, 33 · 5m · £2 · every ~16 min

N4, N5, N91 · 5m · £2

Tram11, 15, 4 · 8m · £2 · every ~19 min

Zürich HB train station facilities and services

Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.