The cheapest and fastest trains from Interlaken to Lucerne
Cheapest price
23S$
Average price
50S$
Fastest journey
1 h 51 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Trains per day
77
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Interlaken to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Interlaken to Lucerne will cost around 50S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 23S$.
Of the 77 trains that leave Interlaken for Lucerne every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 53 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 51 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.
B 103 10359 | 10359 · IR LIX 3085 | 30852:57 PM2h07Interlaken5:04 PMLucerne station23 S$1One-way1 change
PE LIX 2925 | 292512:04 PM1h51Interlaken Ost1:55 PMLucerne station33 S$1One-way0 changes
PE LIX 2927 | 29271:04 PM1h51Interlaken Ost2:55 PMLucerne station33 S$1One-way0 changes
PE LIX 2929 | 29292:04 PM1h51Interlaken Ost3:55 PMLucerne station33 S$1One-way0 changes
PE LIX 2939 | 29397:04 PM1h51Interlaken Ost8:55 PMLucerne station33 S$1One-way0 changes
PE LIX 2925 | 292512:04 PM1h51Interlaken Ost1:55 PMLucerne station33 S$1One-way0 changes
PE LIX 2921 | 292110:04 AM1h51Interlaken Ost11:55 AMLucerne station39 S$1One-way0 changes
PE LIX 2917 | 29178:04 AM1h51Interlaken Ost9:55 AMLucerne station39 S$1One-way0 changes
PE LIX 2923 | 292311:04 AM1h51Interlaken Ost12:55 PMLucerne station39 S$1One-way0 changes
PE LIX 2919 | 29199:04 AM1h51Interlaken Ost10:55 AMLucerne station39 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Interlaken to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Interlaken to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 29S$. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 29S$, and a train costs an average of 21S$.
Distance: 53 km
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2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Interlaken to Lucerne train times
The table below shows live departures for Interlaken to Lucerne trains for today, Thursday, 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 61 977 | 977+ PE LIX 2937 | 2937 | 5:53 PM Interlaken West | 2h02 | 7:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 81 831 | 831 · S 41 6432 | 6432 · S 2 15271 | 15271 · S 6 22673 | 22673 | 6:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h39 | 8:43 PM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IC 81 831 | 831 · IC 6 982 | 982 · IR 27 2485 | 2485 | 6:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 8:30 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 81 831 | 831 · IR 70 2639 | 2639 | 6:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h47 | 8:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2937 | 2937 | 6:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 7:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 107 | 107+ PE LIX 2939 | 2939 | 6:53 PM Interlaken West | 2h02 | 8:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 984 | 984 · S 41 6434 | 6434 · S 2 15275 | 15275 · S 6 22677 | 22677 | 7:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h39 | 9:43 PM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IC 61 984 | 984 · IR 27 2487 | 2487 | 7:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 9:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2939 | 2939 | 7:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 8:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 9 4234 | 4234+ PE LIX 2941 | 2941 | 7:22 PM Interlaken West | 2h33 | 9:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
B 60 6067 | 6067+ PE LIX 2941 | 2941 | 7:35 PM Interlaken | 2h20 | 9:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
B 60 6054 | 6054 · IC 8 10835 | 10835 · IR 15 2535 | 2535 | 7:50 PM Interlaken | 2h11 | 10:01 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
PE LIX 2941 | 2941 | 8:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 9:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
B 60 96057 | 96057+ R 70 9089 | 9089 | 8:34 PM Interlaken | 2h21 | 10:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
B 60 6056 | 6056 · IC 61 988 | 988 · IR 15 2537 | 2537 | 8:53 PM Interlaken | 2h08 | 11:01 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
B 102 10269 | 10269 · EV EV1 560075 | 560075 · IC 6 638 | 638 · IC 6 648 | 648 | 8:59 PM Interlaken | 3h07 | 12:06 AM Lucerne station | 4 changes | |
B 102 10269 | 10269 · EV EV1 560075 | 560075 · IC 6 638 | 638 · RE 7 4391 | 4391 | 8:59 PM Interlaken | 3h08 | 12:07 AM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
R 70 9089 | 9089 | 9:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 10:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
EV EV1 560075 | 560075 · IC 6 638 | 638 · RE 7 4391 | 4391 | 9:10 PM Interlaken | 2h57 | 12:07 AM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
EV EV1 560075 | 560075 · IC 6 638 | 638 · IC 6 648 | 648 · IC 2345 | 2345 | 9:10 PM Interlaken | 2h56 | 12:06 AM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
EV EV1 560077 | 560077 · IC 61 990 | 990 · IR 15 2539 | 2539 | 9:49 PM Interlaken | 2h25 | 12:14 AM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
B 60 6058 | 6058 · IC 61 990 | 990 · IR 15 2539 | 2539 | 9:53 PM Interlaken | 2h21 | 12:14 AM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
B 102 233 | 233 · EV EV1 560081 | 560081 · IC 6 640 | 640 · RE 31247 | 31247 | 9:59 PM Interlaken | 3h26 | 1:25 AM Lucerne | 4 changes | |
EV EV1 560081 | 560081 · IC 6 640 | 640 · RE 31247 | 31247 · EV EV2 83032 | 83032 | 10:10 PM Interlaken | 3h15 | 1:25 AM Lucerne | 3 changes | |
EV EV1 560083 | 560083 · IC 61 992 | 992 · IC 8 841 | 841 · S 29 8992 | 8992 | 10:49 PM Interlaken | 3h04 | 1:53 AM Lucerne | 4 changes | |
B 60 6060 | 6060 · IC 61 992 | 992 · IC 8 841 | 841 · S 29 8992 | 8992 | 10:53 PM Interlaken | 3h00 | 1:53 AM Lucerne | 4 changes | |
B 102 235 | 235 · EV EV1 560089 | 560089 · S 42 6644 | 6644 · S 2 15293 | 15293 | 10:59 PM Interlaken | 6h44 | 5:43 AM Lucerne station | 4 changes | |
B 102 235 | 235 · EV EV1 560089 | 560089 · IR 2155 | 2155 · S 29 8912 | 8912 | 10:59 PM Interlaken | 6h46 | 5:45 AM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IC 61 992 | 992 · IC 8 841 | 841 · S 29 8992 | 8992 | 11:00 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h44 | 1:44 AM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 61 992 | 992 · IC 8 841 | 841 · S 29 8992 | 8992 · EV EV2 83052 | 83052 | 11:00 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h53 | 1:53 AM Lucerne | 3 changes | |
IC 61 992 | 992 · IC 8 841 | 841 · S 29 8992 | 8992 | 11:05 PM Interlaken West | 2h39 | 1:44 AM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
EV EV1 560089 | 560089 · S 42 6644 | 6644 · S 2 15293 | 15293 · S 6 22613 | 22613 | 11:06 PM Interlaken | 6h37 | 5:43 AM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
EV EV1 560089 | 560089 · IR 2155 | 2155 · S 29 8912 | 8912 | 11:06 PM Interlaken | 6h39 | 5:45 AM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
| Friday, 19 June | |||||
ICE 374 | 374 · S 41 6408 | 6408 · S 2 15223 | 15223 · S 6 22625 | 22625 | 6:04 AM Interlaken West | 2h39 | 8:43 AM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
ICE 374 | 374 · IR 27 2461 | 2461 | 6:04 AM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 8:30 AM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 81 802 | 802+ PE LIX 2915 | 2915 | 6:53 AM Interlaken West | 2h02 | 8:55 AM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 81 809 | 809 · S 41 6410 | 6410 · S 2 15227 | 15227 · S 6 22629 | 22629 | 7:04 AM Interlaken West | 2h39 | 9:43 AM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IC 81 809 | 809 · IC 6 960 | 960 · IR 27 2463 | 2463 | 7:04 AM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 9:30 AM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 81 809 | 809 · IR 70 2617 | 2617 | 7:04 AM Interlaken West | 2h47 | 9:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2915 | 2915 | 7:04 AM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 8:55 AM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 811 | 811 · IR 70 2619 | 2619 | 8:04 AM Interlaken West | 2h47 | 10:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 81 811 | 811 · S 41 6412 | 6412 · S 2 15231 | 15231 · S 6 22633 | 22633 | 8:04 AM Interlaken West | 2h39 | 10:43 AM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IC 81 811 | 811 · ICE 372 | 372 · IR 27 2465 | 2465 | 8:04 AM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 10:30 AM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
PE LIX 2917 | 2917 | 8:04 AM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 9:55 AM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 806 | 806+ PE LIX 2919 | 2919 | 8:53 AM Interlaken West | 2h02 | 10:55 AM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 964 | 964 · S 41 6414 | 6414 · S 2 15235 | 15235 · S 6 22637 | 22637 | 9:04 AM Interlaken West | 2h39 | 11:43 AM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IC 61 964 | 964 · IR 27 2467 | 2467 | 9:04 AM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 11:30 AM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2919 | 2919 | 9:04 AM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 10:55 AM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 271 | 271+ PE LIX 2921 | 2921 | 9:53 AM Interlaken West | 2h02 | 11:55 AM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 81 815 | 815 · S 41 6416 | 6416 · S 2 15239 | 15239 · S 6 22641 | 22641 | 10:04 AM Interlaken West | 2h39 | 12:43 PM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IC 81 815 | 815 · IC 6 966 | 966 · IR 27 2469 | 2469 | 10:04 AM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 12:30 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 81 815 | 815 · IR 70 2623 | 2623 | 10:04 AM Interlaken West | 2h47 | 12:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2921 | 2921 | 10:04 AM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 11:55 AM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 810 | 810+ PE LIX 2923 | 2923 | 10:53 AM Interlaken West | 2h02 | 12:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
ICE 106 | 106 · IR 27 2471 | 2471 | 11:04 AM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 1:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
ICE 106 | 106 · S 41 6418 | 6418 · S 2 15243 | 15243 · S 6 22645 | 22645 | 11:04 AM Interlaken West | 2h39 | 1:43 PM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
PE LIX 2923 | 2923 | 11:04 AM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 12:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 965 | 965+ PE LIX 2925 | 2925 | 11:53 AM Interlaken West | 2h02 | 1:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 81 819 | 819 · S 41 6420 | 6420 · S 2 15247 | 15247 · S 6 22649 | 22649 | 12:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h39 | 2:43 PM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IC 81 819 | 819 · IC 6 970 | 970 · IR 27 2473 | 2473 | 12:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 2:30 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 81 819 | 819 · IR 70 2627 | 2627 | 12:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h47 | 2:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2925 | 2925 | 12:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 1:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 814 | 814+ PE LIX 2927 | 2927 | 12:53 PM Interlaken West | 2h02 | 2:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 972 | 972 · IR 27 2475 | 2475 | 1:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 3:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2927 | 2927 | 1:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 2:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 969 | 969+ PE LIX 2929 | 2929 | 1:53 PM Interlaken West | 2h02 | 3:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 81 823 | 823 · S 41 6424 | 6424 · S 2 15255 | 15255 · S 6 22657 | 22657 | 2:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h39 | 4:43 PM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IC 81 823 | 823 · ICE 276 | 276 · IR 27 2477 | 2477 | 2:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 4:30 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 81 823 | 823 · IR 70 2631 | 2631 | 2:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h47 | 4:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2929 | 2929 | 2:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 3:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 818 | 818+ PE LIX 2931 | 2931 | 2:53 PM Interlaken West | 2h02 | 4:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
B 103 10359 | 10359 · IR LIX 3085 | 3085 | 2:57 PM Interlaken | 2h07 | 5:04 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 976 | 976 · S 41 6426 | 6426 · S 2 15259 | 15259 · S 6 22661 | 22661 | 3:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h39 | 5:43 PM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IC 61 976 | 976 · IR 27 2479 | 2479 | 3:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 5:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2931 | 2931 | 3:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 4:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR LIX 3085 | 3085 | 3:10 PM Interlaken Ost | 1h54 | 5:04 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 279 | 279+ PE LIX 2933 | 2933 | 3:53 PM Interlaken West | 2h02 | 5:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
B 103 10367 | 10367 · IR LIX 3087 | 3087 | 3:57 PM Interlaken | 2h07 | 6:04 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 81 827 | 827 · IR 70 2635 | 2635 | 4:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h47 | 6:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 81 827 | 827 · S 41 6428 | 6428 · S 2 15263 | 15263 · S 6 22665 | 22665 | 4:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h39 | 6:43 PM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IC 81 827 | 827 · IC 6 978 | 978 · IR 27 2481 | 2481 | 4:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 6:30 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
PE LIX 2933 | 2933 | 4:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 5:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR LIX 3087 | 3087 | 4:10 PM Interlaken Ost | 1h54 | 6:04 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 822 | 822+ PE LIX 2935 | 2935 | 4:53 PM Interlaken West | 2h02 | 6:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
ICE 100 | 100 · IR 27 2483 | 2483 | 5:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 7:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
ICE 100 | 100 · S 41 6430 | 6430 · S 2 15267 | 15267 · S 6 22669 | 22669 | 5:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h39 | 7:43 PM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
PE LIX 2935 | 2935 | 5:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 6:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Interlaken to Lucerne
Trains from Interlaken to Lucerne run on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 21S$ if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 1h 51m.
Distance 53 km |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price 21S$ |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Rhatische Bahn, SBB, Luzern-Interlaken Express, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Zentralbahn from Interlaken to Lucerne trainsRhatische Bahn, SBB, Luzern-Interlaken Express, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Zentralbahn trains will get you between Interlaken and Lucerne from 21S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Interlaken to Lucerne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Interlaken 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Interlaken and Lucerne
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Bahnhofstrasse
- Restaurant Taverne
- Restaurant Bären
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- CHF 1
- Hotel Interlaken
- Hotel Krebs Interlaken
- Hotel Bellevue
- Located in the main hall
- 520 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Thunersee line
- Train: Connections to Interlaken Ost and other regional destinations
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road
- Restaurant Taverne
- Restaurant Des Alpes
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- CHF 1
- Hotel Interlaken
- Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage
- Hotel Du Nord
- Located in the main hall
- 120 places, covered and uncovered
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and information desk
- Hall 3: access to bus and boat connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Lake Thun and Lake Brienz connections
- Train: Connections to major Swiss cities
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Zentralstrasse
- Restaurant La Cucina
- Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
- Outside the main entrance
- CHF 1
- Hotel Monopol Luzern
- Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel
- Hotel Central Luzern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 420 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to Germany, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Boat connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Lake Lucerne boats
- Train: SBB services to various destinations
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