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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Lucerne

Showing times and prices for 02 Jun

Cheapest price

$23

Average price

$31

Fastest journey

41 m

Average duration

41 m

Trains per day

147

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 $31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $23.

Fast trains

Of the 147 trains that leave Zurich for Lucerne every day 54 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 75 2564 | 2564
5:35 AM0h50
Zurich HB
6:25 AMLucerne station
$231One-way
0 changes
IR 70 2647 | 2647
12:08 AM0h59
Zurich HB
1:07 AMLucerne station
$241One-way
0 changes
IR 2155 | 2155 · IR 75 2564 | 2564
5:23 AM1h02
Zurich Altstetten
6:25 AMLucerne station
$241One-way
1 change
IR 70 2611 | 2611
6:10 AM0h41
Zurich HB
6:51 AMLucerne station
$251One-way
0 changes
IR 70 2645 | 2645
11:10 PM0h41
Zurich HB
11:51 PMLucerne station
$251One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach 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 $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. 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 $24, and a coach costs an average of $38.

Distance: 40 km

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Most popular Train	Coach
$33 Average Price Cheapest	$42 Average Price
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

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, Monday, 1 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
S 5 18591 \| 18591 · IC 8 842 \| 842 · S 29 8992 \| 8992	11:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h51	1:37 AM Lucerne station	2 changes
S 11 19193 \| 19193 · IR 70 2647 \| 2647	11:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h13	1:07 AM Lucerne station	1 change
Tuesday, 2 June
S 11 19192 \| 19192 · S 29 8994 \| 8994 · S 29 8912 \| 8912	12:05 AM Zurich Altstetten	5h40	5:45 AM Lucerne station	2 changes
IR 70 2647 \| 2647	12:08 AM Zurich HB	0h59	1:07 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 24 20493 \| 20493 · S 1 21111 \| 21111	12:09 AM Zürich Oerlikon	5h29	5:38 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 7 18795 \| 18795 · S 5 18594 \| 18594 · S 1 21111 \| 21111	12:33 AM Zürich Oerlikon	5h05	5:38 AM Lucerne station	2 changes
S 5 18594 \| 18594 · S 1 21111 \| 21111	12:39 AM Zurich HB	4h59	5:38 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 5 18594 \| 18594 · S 1 21111 \| 21111	12:45 AM Zurich Altstetten	4h53	5:38 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18615 \| 18615 · IR 75 2564 \| 2564	5:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	6:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 2155 \| 2155 · IR 75 2564 \| 2564	5:23 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h02	6:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2564 \| 2564	5:35 AM Zurich HB	0h50	6:25 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 9 18919 \| 18919 · IR 70 2611 \| 2611	5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h05	6:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19121 \| 19121 · IR 70 2611 \| 2611	5:54 AM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	6:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2611 \| 2611	6:10 AM Zurich HB	0h41	6:51 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18521 \| 18521 · IR 75 2106 \| 2106	6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	7:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18621 \| 18621 · IR 75 2106 \| 2106	6:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	7:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2106 \| 2106	6:35 AM Zurich HB	0h50	7:25 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18623 \| 18623 · IR 70 2613 \| 2613	6:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	7:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19125 \| 19125 · IR 70 2613 \| 2613	6:54 AM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	7:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2613 \| 2613	7:10 AM Zurich HB	0h41	7:51 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18525 \| 18525 · IR 75 2570 \| 2570	7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	8:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18625 \| 18625 · IR 75 2570 \| 2570	7:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	8:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2570 \| 2570	7:35 AM Zurich HB	0h50	8:25 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3256 \| 3256	7:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	8:51 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 11 19129 \| 19129 · IR 70 2615 \| 2615	7:54 AM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	8:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 3 18329 \| 18329 · IR 70 2615 \| 2615	7:55 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0h56	8:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2615 \| 2615	8:10 AM Zurich HB	0h41	8:51 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18529 \| 18529 · IR 75 2110 \| 2110	8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	9:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18629 \| 18629 · IR 75 2110 \| 2110	8:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	9:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2110 \| 2110	8:35 AM Zurich HB	0h50	9:25 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18631 \| 18631 · IR 70 2617 \| 2617	8:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	9:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19133 \| 19133 · IR 70 2617 \| 2617	8:54 AM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	9:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2617 \| 2617	9:10 AM Zurich HB	0h41	9:51 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18533 \| 18533 · IR 75 2112 \| 2112	9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	10:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18633 \| 18633 · IR 75 2112 \| 2112	9:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	10:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2112 \| 2112	9:35 AM Zurich HB	0h50	10:25 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3260 \| 3260	9:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	10:51 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18635 \| 18635 · IR 70 2619 \| 2619	9:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	10:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19137 \| 19137 · IR 70 2619 \| 2619	9:54 AM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	10:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2619 \| 2619	10:10 AM Zurich HB	0h41	10:51 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18537 \| 18537 · IR 75 2114 \| 2114	10:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	11:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18637 \| 18637 · IR 75 2114 \| 2114	10:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	11:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2114 \| 2114	10:35 AM Zurich HB	0h50	11:25 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3262 \| 3262	10:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	11:51 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18639 \| 18639 · IR 70 2621 \| 2621	10:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	11:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19141 \| 19141 · IR 70 2621 \| 2621	10:54 AM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	11:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2621 \| 2621	11:10 AM Zurich HB	0h41	11:51 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18541 \| 18541 · IR 75 2116 \| 2116	11:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	12:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18641 \| 18641 · IR 75 2116 \| 2116	11:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	12:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2116 \| 2116	11:35 AM Zurich HB	0h50	12:25 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3264 \| 3264	11:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	12:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18643 \| 18643 · IR 70 2623 \| 2623	11:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	12:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19145 \| 19145 · IR 70 2623 \| 2623	11:54 AM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	12:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2623 \| 2623	12:10 PM Zurich HB	0h41	12:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18545 \| 18545 · IR 75 2576 \| 2576	12:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	1:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18645 \| 18645 · IR 75 2576 \| 2576	12:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	1:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2576 \| 2576	12:35 PM Zurich HB	0h50	1:25 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3266 \| 3266	12:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	1:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18647 \| 18647 · IR 70 2625 \| 2625	12:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	1:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19149 \| 19149 · IR 70 2625 \| 2625	12:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	1:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2625 \| 2625	1:10 PM Zurich HB	0h41	1:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18549 \| 18549 · IR 75 2120 \| 2120	1:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	2:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18649 \| 18649 · IR 75 2120 \| 2120	1:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	2:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2120 \| 2120	1:35 PM Zurich HB	0h50	2:25 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3268 \| 3268	1:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	2:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18651 \| 18651 · IR 70 2627 \| 2627	1:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	2:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19153 \| 19153 · IR 70 2627 \| 2627	1:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	2:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2627 \| 2627	2:10 PM Zurich HB	0h41	2:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18553 \| 18553 · IR 75 2122 \| 2122	2:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	3:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18653 \| 18653 · IR 75 2122 \| 2122	2:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	3:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2122 \| 2122	2:35 PM Zurich HB	0h50	3:25 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3270 \| 3270	2:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	3:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18655 \| 18655 · IR 70 2629 \| 2629	2:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	3:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18655 \| 18655 · IC 2 877 \| 877+IR VAE 2024 \| 2024	2:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h30	4:21 PM Lucerne station	2 changes
S 11 19157 \| 19157 · IR 70 2629 \| 2629	2:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	3:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2629 \| 2629	3:10 PM Zurich HB	0h41	3:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18557 \| 18557 · IR 75 2580 \| 2580	3:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	4:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18657 \| 18657 · IR 75 2580 \| 2580	3:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	4:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2580 \| 2580	3:35 PM Zurich HB	0h50	4:25 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3272 \| 3272	3:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	4:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18659 \| 18659 · IR 70 2631 \| 2631	3:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	4:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19161 \| 19161 · IR 70 2631 \| 2631	3:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	4:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2631 \| 2631	4:10 PM Zurich HB	0h41	4:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18561 \| 18561 · IR 75 2126 \| 2126	4:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	5:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18661 \| 18661 · IR 75 2126 \| 2126	4:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	5:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19163 \| 19163 · IR 2567 \| 2567	4:24 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h15	5:39 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 8 18863 \| 18863 · IR 2567 \| 2567	4:30 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h09	5:39 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2126 \| 2126	4:35 PM Zurich HB	0h50	5:25 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 2567 \| 2567	4:39 PM Zurich HB	1h00	5:39 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3274 \| 3274	4:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	5:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18663 \| 18663 · IR 70 2633 \| 2633	4:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	5:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18663 \| 18663 · IC 2 881 \| 881+IR VAE 2028 \| 2028	4:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h30	6:21 PM Lucerne station	2 changes
S 11 19165 \| 19165 · IR 70 2633 \| 2633	4:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	5:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2633 \| 2633	5:10 PM Zurich HB	0h41	5:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18565 \| 18565 · IR 75 2582 \| 2582	5:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	6:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18665 \| 18665 · IR 75 2582 \| 2582	5:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	6:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19167 \| 19167 · IR 2569 \| 2569	5:24 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h15	6:39 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 8 18867 \| 18867 · IR 2569 \| 2569	5:30 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h09	6:39 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2582 \| 2582	5:35 PM Zurich HB	0h50	6:25 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 2569 \| 2569	5:39 PM Zurich HB	1h00	6:39 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 11 19169 \| 19169 · IR 70 2635 \| 2635	5:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	6:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 3 18369 \| 18369 · IR 70 2635 \| 2635	5:55 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0h56	6:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2635 \| 2635	6:10 PM Zurich HB	0h41	6:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18569 \| 18569 · IR 75 2130 \| 2130	6:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	7:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18669 \| 18669 · IR 75 2130 \| 2130	6:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	7:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2130 \| 2130	6:35 PM Zurich HB	0h50	7:25 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3278 \| 3278	6:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	7:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 11 19173 \| 19173 · IR 70 2637 \| 2637	6:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	7:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 3 18373 \| 18373 · IR 70 2637 \| 2637	6:55 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0h56	7:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2637 \| 2637	7:10 PM Zurich HB	0h41	7:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18573 \| 18573 · IR 75 2132 \| 2132	7:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	8:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18673 \| 18673 · IR 75 2132 \| 2132	7:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	8:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2132 \| 2132	7:35 PM Zurich HB	0h50	8:25 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3280 \| 3280	7:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	8:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18675 \| 18675 · IR 70 2639 \| 2639	7:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	8:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19177 \| 19177 · IR 70 2639 \| 2639	7:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	8:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2639 \| 2639	8:10 PM Zurich HB	0h41	8:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18577 \| 18577 · IR 75 2134 \| 2134	8:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	9:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18677 \| 18677 · IR 75 2134 \| 2134	8:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	9:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18677 \| 18677 · RE 37 4836 \| 4836 · RE 12 4786 \| 4786 · IC 21 691 \| 691	8:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h44	10:05 PM Lucerne station	3 changes
IR 75 2134 \| 2134	8:35 PM Zurich HB	0h50	9:25 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3282 \| 3282	8:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	9:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18679 \| 18679 · IC 2 889 \| 889 · S 3 21382 \| 21382	8:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h30	10:21 PM Lucerne station	2 changes
S 6 18679 \| 18679 · IR 70 2641 \| 2641	8:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	9:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19181 \| 19181 · IR 70 2641 \| 2641	8:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	9:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2641 \| 2641	9:10 PM Zurich HB	0h41	9:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18581 \| 18581 · IR 75 2588 \| 2588	9:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	10:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18681 \| 18681 · IR 75 2588 \| 2588	9:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	10:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2588 \| 2588	9:35 PM Zurich HB	0h50	10:25 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3284 \| 3284	9:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	10:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18683 \| 18683 · IR 70 2643 \| 2643	9:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	10:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19185 \| 19185 · IR 70 2643 \| 2643	9:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	10:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2643 \| 2643	10:10 PM Zurich HB	0h41	10:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18585 \| 18585 · IR 75 2590 \| 2590	10:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	11:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18685 \| 18685 · IR 75 2590 \| 2590	10:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	11:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2590 \| 2590	10:35 PM Zurich HB	0h50	11:25 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3286 \| 3286	10:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	11:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18687 \| 18687 · IR 70 2645 \| 2645	10:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	11:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19189 \| 19189 · IR 70 2645 \| 2645	10:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	11:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2645 \| 2645	11:10 PM Zurich HB	0h41	11:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18589 \| 18589 · IR 75 2592 \| 2592	11:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	12:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18689 \| 18689 · RE 37 4842 \| 4842 · RE 12 4792 \| 4792 · RE 26 30347 \| 30347	11:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h55	1:16 AM Lucerne station	3 changes
S 6 18689 \| 18689 · IR 75 2592 \| 2592	11:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	12:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19191 \| 19191 · RE 37 4842 \| 4842 · RE 12 4792 \| 4792 · RE 26 30347 \| 30347	11:24 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h52	1:16 AM Lucerne station	3 changes
IR 75 2592 \| 2592	11:35 PM Zurich HB	0h50	12:25 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect

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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 70 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 $26

Coaches

from $2

Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich to Lucerne

Switzerland

Trains from Zurich to Lucerne run on average 23 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 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

41m

Cheapest ticket price

$24

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

41m

First train

12:02 AM

Last train

11:58 PM

Cheapest Month

Nov

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Jul - Sept

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Fri

Least Busy Day

Sun

Best time to book

6 days

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 $24. 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 Duration

41m

Cheapest Price

$24

SBB frequency

23 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

$43

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency

25 a day

Südostbahn

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

5h 15m

Südostbahn frequency

1 a day

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.

Cheap train tickets from Zurich to Lucerne can start from as little as $24 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Zurich to Lucerne is $33; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Zurich to Lucerne is 41m to travel the 40 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest train from Zurich to Lucerne leaves at 12:02 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Zurich to Lucerne leaves at 11:58 pm.

Yes, there are 9 direct trains a day from Zurich to Lucerne with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Zurich to Lucerne, you can count on SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn for the best way to get you to Lucerne. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Zurich and Lucerne and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

A day trip to Lucerne from Zurich is worth doing with a journey time of 41m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Zurich to Lucerne is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Zurich and Lucerne including taking a train and coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Lucerne

Zurich

Lucerne

The major train station for departures in Zurich is Zürich HB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your trip from Zurich to Lucerne.

Zürich HB

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Shower

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Bahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 51 220 11 11

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

1 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.

Dining

Restaurant Au Premier
Brasserie Federal

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
Hotel St. Gotthard
Central Plaza Hotel

Shower

Cost CHF 12

Lounge

Located in the main hall

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

1,300 places, mostly covered

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44

Public transport options for Zürich HB

Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24

Zürich Oerlikon Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Oerlikon, Zurich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 900 300 300

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

5 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.

Dining

Negishi Sushi Bar
Le Muh

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

CHF 2

Hotel

Courtyard Zurich North
Swissotel Zurich
Hotel Sternen Oerlikon

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

72 places, 60 places

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains

Public transport options for Zürich Oerlikon

Tram: Line 10, Line 11
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24

Zürich Altstetten Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Altstetten railway station, Altstetten, Zurich, Switzerland

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

5 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.

Dining

Restaurant Markthalle
Restaurant LaSalle

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators.

CHF 1

Hotel

Placid Hotel Zurich
Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
H+ Hotel Zürich

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

240 places, covered

Car Rental

Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area

Public transport options for Zürich Altstetten

S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
Tram: Line 4
Bus: Several lines available

Zürich Stadelhofen Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 900 300 300

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.

Dining

Outback Lodge
Tibits

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Ramps, restrooms.

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Opera Zurich
Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
Hotel Seehof

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

1000 places, covered

Car Rental

Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains

Public transport options for Zürich Stadelhofen

Tram: Line 11, Line 15
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16

Zürich Hardbrücke Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Hardplatz, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 51 225 78 00

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

3 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

Parking available nearby with several parking options

Dining

Brisket Southern BBQ & Bar
Les Halles

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Ramps, restrooms.

CHF 1

Hotel

25hours Hotel Zürich West
Sheraton Zürich Hotel
Novotel Zurich City West

Bike Parking

800 places, covered

Information Desk

Located on the main concourse

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for S-Bahn and regional trains

Public transport options for Zürich Hardbrücke

Tram: Line 4, Line 8
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24

Zürich Manegg Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Manegg railway station, Zurich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

3 km

Number of platforms

Parking

Parking is available near the station, typically used by commuters.

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps.

Hotel

MEININGER Hotel Zürich Greencity
Hotel Uto Kulm

Bike Parking

56 places, covered

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

The station is a small suburban station with basic facilities, primarily serving the Sihltal line.

Public transport options for Zürich Manegg

S-Bahn: S4
Bus: Several local bus lines available

Zürich Enge Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Enge, Zurich, Switzerland

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

1 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

Parking available nearby with limited spaces.

Dining

Restaurant Enge
Ristorante Frascati

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Ramps, restrooms.

CHF 1

Hotel

Hotel Ascot
Engimatt City & Garden Hotel
B2 Boutique Hotel + Spa

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

80 places, covered

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for S-Bahn trains

Public transport options for Zürich Enge

Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 7, Line 13
Bus: Several lines available

Zürich Wiedikon Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Wiedikon, Zurich, Switzerland

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

2 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road.

Dining

Restaurant Marktküche
Restaurant Volkshaus

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Ascot
Hotel Glockenhof
Hotel St. Gotthard

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

104 places, covered

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn and regional trains

Public transport options for Zürich Wiedikon

Tram: Line 9, Line 14
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S2, S8, S21

Zürich Wollishofen Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

8038 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich-Landesmuseum Accessibility

Amenities at train station

Accessibility

information

Address

Bahnhofpl., 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

1 km

Zürich Leimbach Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Bike Parking

information

Address

8041 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

4 km

Zürich, Altstetterplatz Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

8048 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

5 km

Zürich Giesshübel Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8045 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich Selnau Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

1 km

Zürich Brunau Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8002 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich Saalsporthalle Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8045 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich Schweighof Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

8055 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

3 km

Zürich Binz Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8045 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich Affoltern Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

8046 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

6 km

Zürich Triemli Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

8055 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

4 km

Zürich Seebach Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8052 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

5 km

Zürich Hegibachplatz Accessibility

Amenities at train station

Accessibility

information

Address

8008 Zürich, Switzerland

Zürich-Storchen

information

Zürich Römerhof Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Zürich Wipkingen, Bahnhof Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

Dammstrasse 54, 8037 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

3 km

Zürich Limmatquai

information

Zürich Kreuzplatz Accessibility

Amenities at train station

Accessibility

information

Address

8008 Zürich, Switzerland

Zürich Tiefenbrunnen Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

8008 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich, Manegg Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Bike Parking

information

Address

8041 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

3 km

Stettbach

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

8051 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

4 km

The major train station for arrivals in Lucerne is Luzern Bhf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Luzern Bhf for your journey to Lucerne from Zurich.

Luzern Bhf Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zentralstrasse 1, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 51 220 11 11

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Zentralstrasse.

Dining

Restaurant La Cucina
Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

CHF 1

Hotel

Hotel Monopol Luzern
Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel
Hotel Central Luzern

Lounge

Located in the main hall

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

420 places, covered

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to Germany, Italy, and regional destinations
Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
Hall 3: Boat connections

Public transport options for Luzern Bhf

Bus: Several lines available
Boat: Lake Lucerne boats
Train: SBB services to various destinations

Luzern, Bahnhof Accessibility

Amenities at train station

Accessibility

information

Address

Zentralstrasse 1, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland

Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

6006 Lucerne, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Luzern Allmend/Messe Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

6005 Lucerne, Switzerland

Distance to city center

1 km

Luzern Verkehrshaus Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

6006 Lucerne, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Hermitage

information

Luzern, Brüelstrasse

information

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