The cheapest and fastest trains from Geneva to Lucerne
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- €51
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- €70
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 3 h
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 3 h
- Trains on 13 Nov
- 63
- Distance
- 190 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Lucerne will cost around €70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only €51.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 63 trains from Geneva to Lucerne, including 12 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 190 km distance in an average of 3 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 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.
RE 33 18401 | 18401 · IR 15 2507 | 25074:08 AM 3h53 Geneva station 8:01 AM Lucerne station €51 1 One-way 1 change
IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 5 509 | 509 · IC 21 663 | 6634:46 AM 3h19 Geneva station 8:05 AM Lucerne station €52 1 One-way 2 changes
RE 33 18435 | 18435 · IC 1 739 | 739 · RE 24 4745 | 47459:08 PM 3h47 Geneva station 12:55 AM Lucerne station €57 1 One-way 2 changes
IR 15 2537 | 25377:54 PM 3h07 Geneva station 11:01 PM Lucerne station €57 1 One-way 0 changes
IC 1 733 | 733 · IC 6 634 | 634 · RE 24 4739 | 47396:35 PM 3h20 Geneva station 9:55 PM Lucerne station €59 1 One-way 2 changes
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IC 21 671 | 6719:05 AM 3h00 Geneva station 12:05 PM Lucerne station €73 1 One-way 2 changes
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 · IR 26 2319 | 23198:05 AM 3h00 Geneva station 11:05 AM Lucerne station €73 1 One-way 2 changes
IR 90 1815 | 1815 · IC 5 519 | 519 · IR 26 2323 | 232310:05 AM 3h00 Geneva station 1:05 PM Lucerne station €64 1 One-way 2 changes
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 521 · IC 21 675 | 67511:05 AM 3h00 Geneva station 2:05 PM Lucerne station €97 1 One-way 2 changes
IR 90 1819 | 1819 · IC 5 523 | 523 · IR 26 2327 | 232712:05 PM 3h00 Geneva station 3:05 PM Lucerne station €60 1 One-way 2 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Geneva to Lucerne
Trains from Geneva to Lucerne run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €44 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 190 km distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 190 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €44 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Live departures
Geneva to Lucerne train times
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Lucerne trains for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 33 18401 | 18401 · IR 15 2507 | 2507 | 4:08 AM Geneva station | 3h53 | 8:01 AM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 5 509 | 509 · S 29 8924 | 8924 · S 1 21124 | 21124 | 4:46 AM Geneva station | 3h59 | 8:45 AM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 5 509 | 509 · IC 21 663 | 663 | 4:46 AM Geneva station | 3h19 | 8:05 AM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 707 | 707 · ICE 74 | 74 · RE 24 4713 | 4713 | 5:33 AM Geneva station | 3h22 | 8:55 AM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2509 | 2509 | 5:54 AM Geneva station | 3h07 | 9:01 AM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1807 | 1807 · IC 5 511 | 511 · IR 26 2315 | 2315 | 6:05 AM Geneva station | 3h00 | 9:05 AM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1807 | 1807 · IC 5 511 | 511 · S 29 8928 | 8928 · S 1 21128 | 21128 | 6:05 AM Geneva station | 3h40 | 9:45 AM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IC 1 709 | 709 · IC 6 610 | 610 · RE 24 4715 | 4715 | 6:35 AM Geneva station | 3h20 | 9:55 AM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2511 | 2511 | 6:54 AM Geneva station | 3h07 | 10:01 AM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · IC 5 513 | 513 · S 29 8932 | 8932 · S 1 21132 | 21132 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 3h40 | 10:45 AM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · IC 5 513 | 513 · IC 21 667 | 667 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 3h00 | 10:05 AM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 711 | 711 · IC 61 612 | 612 · RE 24 4717 | 4717 | 7:35 AM Geneva station | 3h20 | 10:55 AM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2513 | 2513 | 7:54 AM Geneva station | 3h07 | 11:01 AM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 · S 29 8936 | 8936 · S 1 21136 | 21136 | 8:05 AM Geneva station | 3h40 | 11:45 AM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 · IR 26 2319 | 2319 | 8:05 AM Geneva station | 3h00 | 11:05 AM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 713 | 713 · EC 60 | 60 · RE 24 4719 | 4719 | 8:35 AM Geneva station | 3h20 | 11:55 AM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2515 | 2515 | 8:54 AM Geneva station | 3h07 | 12:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IC 21 671 | 671 | 9:05 AM Geneva station | 3h00 | 12:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · S 29 8940 | 8940 · S 1 21140 | 21140 | 9:05 AM Geneva station | 3h40 | 12:45 PM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IC 1 715 | 715 · IC 61 616 | 616 · RE 24 4721 | 4721 | 9:35 AM Geneva station | 3h20 | 12:55 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2517 | 2517 | 9:54 AM Geneva station | 3h07 | 1:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1815 | 1815 · IC 5 519 | 519 · S 29 8944 | 8944 · S 1 21144 | 21144 | 10:05 AM Geneva station | 3h40 | 1:45 PM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1815 | 1815 · IC 5 519 | 519 · IR 26 2323 | 2323 | 10:05 AM Geneva station | 3h00 | 1:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 717 | 717 · ICE 278 | 278 · RE 24 4723 | 4723 | 10:35 AM Geneva station | 3h20 | 1:55 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2519 | 2519 | 10:54 AM Geneva station | 3h07 | 2:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 521 · S 29 8948 | 8948 · S 1 21148 | 21148 | 11:05 AM Geneva station | 3h40 | 2:45 PM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 521 · IC 21 675 | 675 | 11:05 AM Geneva station | 3h00 | 2:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 719 | 719 · IC 61 620 | 620 · RE 24 4725 | 4725 | 11:35 AM Geneva station | 3h20 | 2:55 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2521 | 2521 | 11:54 AM Geneva station | 3h07 | 3:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1819 | 1819 · IC 5 523 | 523 · S 29 8952 | 8952 · S 1 21152 | 21152 | 12:05 PM Geneva station | 3h40 | 3:45 PM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1819 | 1819 · IC 5 523 | 523 · IR 26 2327 | 2327 | 12:05 PM Geneva station | 3h00 | 3:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 721 | 721 · IC 6 622 | 622 · RE 24 4727 | 4727 | 12:35 PM Geneva station | 3h20 | 3:55 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2523 | 2523 | 12:54 PM Geneva station | 3h07 | 4:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 5 525 | 525 · EC 173 | 173 | 1:05 PM Geneva station | 3h00 | 4:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 5 525 | 525 · S 29 8956 | 8956 · S 1 21156 | 21156 | 1:05 PM Geneva station | 3h40 | 4:45 PM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IC 1 723 | 723 · ICE 70 | 70 · RE 24 4729 | 4729 | 1:35 PM Geneva station | 3h20 | 4:55 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2525 | 2525 | 1:54 PM Geneva station | 3h07 | 5:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1823 | 1823 · IC 5 527 | 527 · S 29 8960 | 8960 · S 1 21160 | 21160 | 2:05 PM Geneva station | 3h40 | 5:45 PM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1823 | 1823 · IC 5 527 | 527 · IR 26 2331 | 2331 | 2:05 PM Geneva station | 3h00 | 5:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 725 | 725 · IC 6 626 | 626 · RE 24 4731 | 4731 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 3h20 | 5:55 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2527 | 2527 | 2:54 PM Geneva station | 3h07 | 6:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1825 | 1825 · IC 5 529 | 529 · IC 21 683 | 683 | 3:05 PM Geneva station | 3h00 | 6:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1825 | 1825 · IC 5 529 | 529 · S 29 8964 | 8964 · S 1 21164 | 21164 | 3:05 PM Geneva station | 3h40 | 6:45 PM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IC 1 727 | 727 · IC 61 628 | 628 · RE 24 4733 | 4733 | 3:35 PM Geneva station | 3h20 | 6:55 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2529 | 2529 | 3:54 PM Geneva station | 3h07 | 7:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1827 | 1827 · IC 5 531 | 531 · S 29 8968 | 8968 · S 1 21168 | 21168 | 4:05 PM Geneva station | 3h40 | 7:45 PM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1827 | 1827 · IC 5 531 | 531 · IR 26 2335 | 2335 | 4:05 PM Geneva station | 3h00 | 7:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 729 | 729 · EC 64 | 64 · RE 24 4735 | 4735 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 3h20 | 7:55 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2531 | 2531 | 4:54 PM Geneva station | 3h07 | 8:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1829 | 1829 · IC 5 533 | 533 · IC 21 687 | 687 | 5:05 PM Geneva station | 3h00 | 8:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1829 | 1829 · IC 5 533 | 533 · S 29 8972 | 8972 · S 1 21172 | 21172 | 5:05 PM Geneva station | 3h40 | 8:45 PM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IC 1 731 | 731 · IC 61 632 | 632 · RE 24 4737 | 4737 | 5:31 PM Geneva station | 3h24 | 8:55 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2533 | 2533 | 5:54 PM Geneva station | 3h07 | 9:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1831 | 1831 · IC 5 535 | 535 · IR 26 2339 | 2339 | 6:05 PM Geneva station | 3h00 | 9:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 733 | 733 · IC 6 634 | 634 · RE 24 4739 | 4739 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 3h20 | 9:55 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2535 | 2535 | 6:54 PM Geneva station | 3h07 | 10:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1833 | 1833 · IC 5 537 | 537 · IC 21 691 | 691 | 7:05 PM Geneva station | 3h00 | 10:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1833 | 1833 · IC 5 537 | 537 · S 29 8980 | 8980 · S 1 21180 | 21180 | 7:05 PM Geneva station | 3h40 | 10:45 PM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IC 1 735 | 735 · RE 24 4741 | 4741 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 3h20 | 10:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IR 15 2537 | 2537 | 7:54 PM Geneva station | 3h07 | 11:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1835 | 1835 · IC 5 539 | 539 · IR 26 2343 | 2343 | 8:05 PM Geneva station | 3h00 | 11:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1835 | 1835 · IC 5 539 | 539 · S 29 8984 | 8984 · S 1 21184 | 21184 | 8:05 PM Geneva station | 3h40 | 11:45 PM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
| Friday, 13 November | |||||
RE 33 18441 | 18441 · S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 705 | 705 · IC 6 606 | 606 | 12:27 AM Geneva station | 7h28 | 7:55 AM Lucerne station | 4 changes | |
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FAQs: Geneva to Lucerne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Geneva 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 Geneva and Lucerne
Most Geneva to Lucerne trains use the Genève to Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern Allmend/Messe. Use this guide to compare Geneva and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Geneva station do trains to Lucerne leave from?
Getting to Genève from Geneva city centre
Genève train station facilities and services
Genève 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: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
Getting to Genève-Aéroport from Geneva city centre
Genève-Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Genève-Aéroport train station facilities and services
Genève-Aéroport 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: Le Chef Genève Aéroport, Montreux Jazz Café
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Genève-Aéroport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Genève-Aéroport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève-Aéroport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva, ibis Geneva Airport Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva.
Genève, Cornavin train station facilities and services
Genève, Cornavin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: La Matze Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Which Lucerne station do trains from Geneva arrive at?
Getting to Luzern Bhf from Lucerne city centre
Luzern Bhf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant La Cucina, Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luzern Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Luzern Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luzern Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Luzern Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Bhf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Monopol Luzern, Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel, Hotel Central Luzern.
Getting to Luzern Allmend/Messe from Lucerne city centre
Luzern Allmend/Messe is 1 km from Lucerne city centre. Public transport options include:
Luzern Allmend/Messe train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luzern Allmend/Messe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Luzern Allmend/Messe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
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