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Train from Zurich to Lucerne

The fastest train from Zurich to Lucerne takes 0h41, and 14 of the 14 daily connections we found run without a change. Below: every connection, how punctual the route really is, and practical tips.

Fastest journey0h41
Connections a day14
Direct trains14

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Our travel advice

Our pick

Take the 06:10 train: 0h41 without a change.

The timetable at a glance

First train06:10
Last train19:10
Fastest journey0h41
Average journey0h41
Longest journey0h41
Without changing14 of 14

Departures per hour from Zurich

  • Departures: 6 in the morning, 5 in the afternoon and 3 in the evening.
  • Operators: SBB.

From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; departure times in local Zurich time.

All connections on a regular day

Departure times are local time in Zurich, arrival times local time in Lucerne.

DepartsArrivesDurationChange atTrains
06:1006:510h41directIR 2611
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07:1007:510h41directIR 2613
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08:1008:510h41directIR 2615
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09:1009:510h41directIR 2617
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10:1010:510h41directIR 2619
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11:1011:510h41directIR 2621
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12:1012:510h41directIR 2623
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13:1013:510h41directIR 2625
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14:1014:510h41directIR 2627
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15:1015:510h41directIR 2629
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16:1016:510h41directIR 2631
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17:1017:510h41directIR 2633
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18:1018:510h41directIR 2635
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19:1019:510h41directIR 2637
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Route map

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train from Zurich to Lucerne?

The fastest train takes 0h41; the typical journey is 0h41.

Is there a direct train from Zurich to Lucerne?

Yes. 14 of the 14 connections we found on a regular Tuesday run without a change.

What time is the first and last train from Zurich to Lucerne?

On a regular Tuesday the first connection leaves at 06:10 and the last at 19:10 (Zurich time).

Which station does the train from Zurich to Lucerne leave from?

The fastest connection leaves from Zürich HB and arrives at Luzern.

Where can I book a train ticket to Lucerne?

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Timetables: our own journey planner (MOTIS) on open timetable data from SNCF, DB (DELFI), NS (OpenOV), NMBS/SNCB, Eurostar, SBB/opentransportdata.swiss, Trenitalia France and Renfe. Method and sources.

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