- Must visit
Swiss Museum of Transport
Major transport museum with trains, planes, automobiles and interactive exhibits. Excellent for families and anyone curious about mobility.
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
41 m
Average duration
41 m
Trains per day
132
Distance
40 km
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 £15.
Of the 132 trains that leave Zurich for Lucerne every day 53 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 41 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 2567 | 2567
IR 75 2134 | 2134
IR 2569 | 2569
IR 70 2639 | 2639
IR 13 3272 | 3272
IR 70 2617 | 2617
IR 70 2619 | 2619
IR 70 2615 | 2615
IR 70 2633 | 2633
IR 70 2635 | 2635Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, and a coach costs an average of £24.
Distance: 40 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£22 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Lucerne trains for today, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 13 3282 | 3282 | 20:45 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 21:51 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 48 4937 | 4937 · IR 46 2687 | 2687 · S 3 21382 | 21382 | 20:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h33 | 22:21 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4937 | 4937 · IR 70 2641 | 2641 | 20:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h03 | 21:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
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 9 18981 | 18981 · IR 75 2588 | 2588 | 21:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h09 | 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 | |
RE 48 4939 | 4939 · IR 70 2643 | 2643 | 21:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h03 | 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 9 18985 | 18985 · IR 75 2590 | 2590 | 22:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h09 | 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 9 18987 | 18987 · IR 70 2645 | 2645 | 22:46 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h05 | 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 9 18989 | 18989 · IR 75 2592 | 2592 | 23:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h09 | 0:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IR 75 2592 | 2592 | 23:35 Zurich HB | 0h50 | 0:25 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18991 | 18991 · IR 70 2647 | 2647 | 23:46 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h21 | 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 | |
| Monday 24 August | |||||
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 | 6:10 Zurich HB | 0h41 | 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 | 7:10 Zurich HB | 0h41 | 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 11 19129 | 19129 · IR 70 2615 | 2615 | 7:54 Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 8:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
S 3 18329 | 18329 · IR 70 2615 | 2615 | 7:55 Zürich Oerlikon | 0h56 | 8:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IR 70 2615 | 2615 | 8:10 Zurich HB | 0h41 | 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 | 9:10 Zurich HB | 0h41 | 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 6 18635 | 18635 · IR 70 2619 | 2619 | 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 | 10:10 Zurich HB | 0h41 | 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 | 11:10 Zurich HB | 0h41 | 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 | 12:10 Zurich HB | 0h41 | 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 | 13:10 Zurich HB | 0h41 | 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 | 14:10 Zurich HB | 0h41 | 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 | 15:10 Zurich HB | 0h41 | 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 6 18657 | 18657 · RE 37 4826 | 4826 · S 9 21963 | 21963 | 15:21 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h07 | 17:28 Lucerne station | 2 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 | 16:10 Zurich HB | 0h41 | 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 | 17:10 Zurich HB | 0h41 | 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 11 19167 | 19167 · IR 2569 | 2569 | 17:24 Zurich Altstetten | 1h15 | 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 11 19169 | 19169 · IR 70 2635 | 2635 | 17:54 Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 18:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IR 70 2635 | 2635 | 18:10 Zurich HB | 0h41 | 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 | |
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 11 19173 | 19173 · IR 70 2637 | 2637 | 18:54 Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 19:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
S 3 18373 | 18373 · IR 70 2637 | 2637 | 18:55 Zürich Oerlikon | 0h56 | 19:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IR 70 2637 | 2637 | 19:10 Zurich HB | 0h41 | 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 | 20:10 Zurich HB | 0h41 | 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 | |
IR 75 2134 | 2134 | 20:35 Zurich HB | 0h50 | 21:25 Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Zurich to Lucerne run on average 24 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 41m.
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 6 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
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.
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.
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.
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.

Most Zurich to Lucerne trains use the Zürich HB to Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof. 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.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten 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 Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
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 Allmend/Messe is 1 km from Lucerne city centre. Public transport options include:
Luzern Allmend/Messe has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
ATMs are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
Available at Luzern Allmend/Messe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luzern Allmend/Messe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
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