Zurich to Lucerne train with SBB

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Lucerne

Showing times and prices for 24 Aug

Cheapest price

£15

Average price

£21

Fastest journey

41 m

Average duration

41 m

Trains per day

132

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 £15.

Fast trains

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.

  • SBBIR 2567 | 2567
    16:391h00
    Zurich HB
    17:39Lucerne station
    £151One-way
    0 changes
  • SBBIR 75 2134 | 2134
    20:350h50
    Zurich HB
    21:25Lucerne station
    £151One-way
    0 changes
  • SBBIR 2569 | 2569
    17:391h00
    Zurich HB
    18:39Lucerne station
    £151One-way
    0 changes
  • SBBIR 70 2639 | 2639
    20:100h41
    Zurich HB
    20:51Lucerne station
    £151One-way
    0 changes
  • SBBIR 13 3272 | 3272
    15:451h06
    Zürich Oerlikon
    16:51Lucerne station
    £161One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Zurich to Lucerne

Omio 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

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Train
Coach

£22

Average Price

Cheapest

£27

Average Price

1h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

43m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 13m

Average total duration

43m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

SBB

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Zurich to Lucerne train times

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.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
SBBIR 13 3282 | 328220:45 Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
21:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 48 4937 | 4937 · IR 46 2687 | 2687 · S 3 21382 | 2138220:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h33
22:21 Lucerne station2 changes
SBBRE 48 4937 | 4937 · IR 70 2641 | 264120:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h03
21:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 11 19181 | 19181 · IR 70 2641 | 264120:54 Zurich Altstetten
0h57
21:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 70 2641 | 264121:10 Zurich HB
0h41
21:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18581 | 18581 · IR 75 2588 | 258821:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h09
22:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 9 18981 | 18981 · IR 75 2588 | 258821:16 Zürich Oerlikon
1h09
22:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 75 2588 | 258821:35 Zurich HB
0h50
22:25 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 3284 | 328421:45 Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
22:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 48 4939 | 4939 · IR 70 2643 | 264321:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h03
22:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 11 19185 | 19185 · IR 70 2643 | 264321:54 Zurich Altstetten
0h57
22:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 70 2643 | 264322:10 Zurich HB
0h41
22:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18585 | 18585 · IR 75 2590 | 259022:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h09
23:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 9 18985 | 18985 · IR 75 2590 | 259022:16 Zürich Oerlikon
1h09
23:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 75 2590 | 259022:35 Zurich HB
0h50
23:25 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 3286 | 328622:45 Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
23:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18987 | 18987 · IR 70 2645 | 264522:46 Zürich Oerlikon
1h05
23:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 11 19189 | 19189 · IR 70 2645 | 264522:54 Zurich Altstetten
0h57
23:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 70 2645 | 264523:10 Zurich HB
0h41
23:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18589 | 18589 · IR 75 2592 | 259223:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h09
0:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 9 18989 | 18989 · IR 75 2592 | 259223:16 Zürich Oerlikon
1h09
0:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 75 2592 | 259223:35 Zurich HB
0h50
0:25 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18991 | 18991 · IR 70 2647 | 264723:46 Zürich Oerlikon
1h21
1:07 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 11 19193 | 19193 · IR 70 2647 | 264723:54 Zurich Altstetten
1h13
1:07 Lucerne station1 change
Monday 24 August
SBBS 11 19192 | 19192 · S 29 8994 | 8994 · S 29 8912 | 89120:05 Zurich Altstetten
5h40
5:45 Lucerne station2 changes
SBBIR 70 2647 | 26470:08 Zurich HB
0h59
1:07 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 24 20493 | 20493 · S 1 21111 | 211110:09 Zürich Oerlikon
5h29
5:38 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 7 18795 | 18795 · S 5 18594 | 18594 · S 1 21111 | 211110:33 Zürich Oerlikon
5h05
5:38 Lucerne station2 changes
SBBS 5 18594 | 18594 · S 1 21111 | 211110:39 Zurich HB
4h59
5:38 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 5 18594 | 18594 · S 1 21111 | 211110:45 Zurich Altstetten
4h53
5:38 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 6 18615 | 18615 · IR 75 2564 | 25645:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h04
6:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 2155 | 2155 · IR 75 2564 | 25645:23 Zurich Altstetten
1h02
6:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 75 2564 | 25645:35 Zurich HB
0h50
6:25 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 3252 | 32525:45 Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
6:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18919 | 18919 · IR 70 2611 | 26115:46 Zürich Oerlikon
1h05
6:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 11 19121 | 19121 · IR 70 2611 | 26115:54 Zurich Altstetten
0h57
6:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 70 2611 | 26116:10 Zurich HB
0h41
6:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18521 | 18521 · IR 75 2106 | 21066:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h09
7:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 6 18621 | 18621 · IR 75 2106 | 21066:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h04
7:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 75 2106 | 21066:35 Zurich HB
0h50
7:25 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 6 18623 | 18623 · IR 70 2613 | 26136:51 Zürich Oerlikon
1h00
7:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 11 19125 | 19125 · IR 70 2613 | 26136:54 Zurich Altstetten
0h57
7:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 70 2613 | 26137:10 Zurich HB
0h41
7:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18525 | 18525 · IR 75 2570 | 25707:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h09
8:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 6 18625 | 18625 · IR 75 2570 | 25707:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h04
8:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 75 2570 | 25707:35 Zurich HB
0h50
8:25 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 3256 | 32567:45 Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
8:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 11 19129 | 19129 · IR 70 2615 | 26157:54 Zurich Altstetten
0h57
8:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 3 18329 | 18329 · IR 70 2615 | 26157:55 Zürich Oerlikon
0h56
8:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 70 2615 | 26158:10 Zurich HB
0h41
8:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18529 | 18529 · IR 75 2110 | 21108:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h09
9:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 6 18629 | 18629 · IR 75 2110 | 21108:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h04
9:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 75 2110 | 21108:35 Zurich HB
0h50
9:25 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 6 18631 | 18631 · IR 70 2617 | 26178:51 Zürich Oerlikon
1h00
9:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 11 19133 | 19133 · IR 70 2617 | 26178:54 Zurich Altstetten
0h57
9:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 70 2617 | 26179:10 Zurich HB
0h41
9:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18533 | 18533 · IR 75 2112 | 21129:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h09
10:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 6 18633 | 18633 · IR 75 2112 | 21129:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h04
10:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 75 2112 | 21129:35 Zurich HB
0h50
10:25 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 3260 | 32609:45 Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
10:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 6 18635 | 18635 · IR 70 2619 | 26199:51 Zürich Oerlikon
1h00
10:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 11 19137 | 19137 · IR 70 2619 | 26199:54 Zurich Altstetten
0h57
10:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 70 2619 | 261910:10 Zurich HB
0h41
10:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18537 | 18537 · IR 75 2114 | 211410:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h09
11:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 6 18637 | 18637 · IR 75 2114 | 211410:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h04
11:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 75 2114 | 211410:35 Zurich HB
0h50
11:25 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 3262 | 326210:45 Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
11:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 6 18639 | 18639 · IR 70 2621 | 262110:51 Zürich Oerlikon
1h00
11:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 11 19141 | 19141 · IR 70 2621 | 262110:54 Zurich Altstetten
0h57
11:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 70 2621 | 262111:10 Zurich HB
0h41
11:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18541 | 18541 · IR 75 2116 | 211611:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h09
12:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 6 18641 | 18641 · IR 75 2116 | 211611:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h04
12:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 75 2116 | 211611:35 Zurich HB
0h50
12:25 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 3264 | 326411:45 Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
12:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 6 18643 | 18643 · IR 70 2623 | 262311:51 Zürich Oerlikon
1h00
12:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 11 19145 | 19145 · IR 70 2623 | 262311:54 Zurich Altstetten
0h57
12:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 70 2623 | 262312:10 Zurich HB
0h41
12:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18545 | 18545 · IR 75 2576 | 257612:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h09
13:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 6 18645 | 18645 · IR 75 2576 | 257612:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h04
13:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 75 2576 | 257612:35 Zurich HB
0h50
13:25 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 3266 | 326612:45 Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
13:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 6 18647 | 18647 · IR 70 2625 | 262512:51 Zürich Oerlikon
1h00
13:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 11 19149 | 19149 · IR 70 2625 | 262512:54 Zurich Altstetten
0h57
13:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 70 2625 | 262513:10 Zurich HB
0h41
13:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18549 | 18549 · IR 75 2120 | 212013:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h09
14:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 6 18649 | 18649 · IR 75 2120 | 212013:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h04
14:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 75 2120 | 212013:35 Zurich HB
0h50
14:25 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 3268 | 326813:45 Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
14:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 6 18651 | 18651 · IR 70 2627 | 262713:51 Zürich Oerlikon
1h00
14:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 11 19153 | 19153 · IR 70 2627 | 262713:54 Zurich Altstetten
0h57
14:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 70 2627 | 262714:10 Zurich HB
0h41
14:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18553 | 18553 · IR 75 2122 | 212214:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h09
15:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 6 18653 | 18653 · IR 75 2122 | 212214:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h04
15:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 75 2122 | 212214:35 Zurich HB
0h50
15:25 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 3270 | 327014:45 Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
15:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 6 18655 | 18655 · IR 70 2629 | 262914:51 Zürich Oerlikon
1h00
15:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 6 18655 | 18655 · IC 2 877 | 877+Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2024 | 202414:51 Zürich Oerlikon
1h30
16:21 Lucerne station2 changes
SBBS 11 19157 | 19157 · IR 70 2629 | 262914:54 Zurich Altstetten
0h57
15:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 70 2629 | 262915:10 Zurich HB
0h41
15:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18557 | 18557 · IR 75 2580 | 258015:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h09
16:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 6 18657 | 18657 · IR 75 2580 | 258015:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h04
16:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 6 18657 | 18657 · RE 37 4826 | 4826 · S 9 21963 | 2196315:21 Zürich Oerlikon
2h07
17:28 Lucerne station2 changes
SBBIR 75 2580 | 258015:35 Zurich HB
0h50
16:25 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 3272 | 327215:45 Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
16:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 6 18659 | 18659 · IR 70 2631 | 263115:51 Zürich Oerlikon
1h00
16:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 11 19161 | 19161 · IR 70 2631 | 263115:54 Zurich Altstetten
0h57
16:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 70 2631 | 263116:10 Zurich HB
0h41
16:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18561 | 18561 · IR 75 2126 | 212616:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h09
17:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 6 18661 | 18661 · IR 75 2126 | 212616:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h04
17:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 11 19163 | 19163 · IR 2567 | 256716:24 Zurich Altstetten
1h15
17:39 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 8 18863 | 18863 · IR 2567 | 256716:30 Zürich Oerlikon
1h09
17:39 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 75 2126 | 212616:35 Zurich HB
0h50
17:25 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 2567 | 256716:39 Zurich HB
1h00
17:39 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 3274 | 327416:45 Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
17:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 6 18663 | 18663 · IR 70 2633 | 263316:51 Zürich Oerlikon
1h00
17:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 6 18663 | 18663 · IC 2 881 | 881+Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2028 | 202816:51 Zürich Oerlikon
1h30
18:21 Lucerne station2 changes
SBBS 11 19165 | 19165 · IR 70 2633 | 263316:54 Zurich Altstetten
0h57
17:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 70 2633 | 263317:10 Zurich HB
0h41
17:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18565 | 18565 · IR 75 2582 | 258217:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h09
18:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 11 19167 | 19167 · IR 2569 | 256917:24 Zurich Altstetten
1h15
18:39 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 75 2582 | 258217:35 Zurich HB
0h50
18:25 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 2569 | 256917:39 Zurich HB
1h00
18:39 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 11 19169 | 19169 · IR 70 2635 | 263517:54 Zurich Altstetten
0h57
18:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 70 2635 | 263518:10 Zurich HB
0h41
18:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18569 | 18569 · IR 75 2130 | 213018:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h09
19:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 75 2130 | 213018:35 Zurich HB
0h50
19:25 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 3278 | 327818:45 Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
19:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 11 19173 | 19173 · IR 70 2637 | 263718:54 Zurich Altstetten
0h57
19:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 3 18373 | 18373 · IR 70 2637 | 263718:55 Zürich Oerlikon
0h56
19:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 70 2637 | 263719:10 Zurich HB
0h41
19:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18573 | 18573 · IR 75 2132 | 213219:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h09
20:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 6 18673 | 18673 · IR 75 2132 | 213219:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h04
20:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 75 2132 | 213219:35 Zurich HB
0h50
20:25 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 3280 | 328019:45 Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
20:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 6 18675 | 18675 · IR 70 2639 | 263919:51 Zürich Oerlikon
1h00
20:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBS 11 19177 | 19177 · IR 70 2639 | 263919:54 Zurich Altstetten
0h57
20:51 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 70 2639 | 263920:10 Zurich HB
0h41
20:51 Lucerne station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18577 | 18577 · IR 75 2134 | 213420:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h09
21:25 Lucerne station1 change
SBBIR 75 2134 | 213420:35 Zurich HB
0h50
21:25 Lucerne station0 changesdirect

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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
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IconComfort 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.
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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.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich to Lucerne

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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.

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
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
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), Südostbahn from Zurich to Lucerne trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Zurich and Lucerne from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

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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
41m
Cheapest Price
£15
SBB frequency
24 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
41m
Cheapest Price
£31
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency
25 a day

Südostbahn

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 15m
Südostbahn frequency
1 a day

Complete guide to Lucerne

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.

  • Recommended

Kunstmuseum Luzern

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

  • Recommended

Sammlung Rosengart

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

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.

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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Zurich to Lucerne can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £15, while the average price tends to be around £22.
The train journey from Zurich to Lucerne covers a distance of 40 km and takes approximately 41m. Trains run 24 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 24 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 9 times per day, provided by SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
To get from Zurich to Lucerne, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Zurich to Lucerne.
The train station in Zurich that goes to Lucerne is Zurich HB, and it arrives at Lucerne station.
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Lucerne is by train, costing approximately £15.
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, a day trip from Zurich to Lucerne is feasible. The train journey lasts 41m and covers 40 km. Trains run 21 times per day.
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.
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.
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 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.

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 HB. The station is 2 km from Zurich city centre at Bahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland.
Zürich HBBahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland+41 51 220 11 11WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
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 · £0.90 · 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.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

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

Luggage and lost property

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

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

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

Accessibility

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

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.

Zürich OerlikonOerlikon, Zurich, Switzerland+41 900 300 300WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
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.

Zürich AltstettenZürich Altstetten railway station, Altstetten, Zurich, SwitzerlandWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich Altstetten from Zurich city centre

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

TrainS5, S11, S12, Sn1, Sn5, Sn11, Sn · 12m · £3 · every ~14 min
Bus31 · 14m · £3 · every ~16 min
N17, N1 · 18m · £3
31 · 22m · £3 · every ~16 min
Tram51 · 14m · £3 · every ~16 min

Zürich Altstetten train station facilities and services

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 and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

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

Luggage and lost property

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

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

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

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.

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