The cheapest and fastest trains from Interlaken to Lucerne
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- €28
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- €46
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 1 h 51 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 1 h 51 m
- Trains on 13 Nov
- 48
- 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 €46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only €28.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 48 trains from Interlaken to Lucerne, including 13 direct services.
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.
PE LIX 2929 | 29292:04 PM 1h51 Interlaken Ost 3:55 PM Lucerne station €28 1 One-way 0 changes
PE LIX 2927 | 29271:04 PM 1h51 Interlaken Ost 2:55 PM Lucerne station €28 1 One-way 0 changes
PE LIX 2939 | 29397:04 PM 1h51 Interlaken Ost 8:55 PM Lucerne station €28 1 One-way 0 changes
IC 81 814 | 814+
PE LIX 2927 | 292712:53 PM 2h02 Interlaken West 2:55 PM Lucerne station €30 1 One-way 1 change
B 21 21118 | 21118+
PE LIX 2927 | 292712:50 PM 2h05 Interlaken West Bhf 2:55 PM Lucerne station €33 1 One-way 1 change
PE LIX 2921 | 292110:04 AM 1h51 Interlaken Ost 11:55 AM Lucerne station €40 1 One-way 0 changes
PE LIX 2919 | 29199:04 AM 1h51 Interlaken Ost 10:55 AM Lucerne station €40 1 One-way 0 changes
PE LIX 2925 | 292512:04 PM 1h51 Interlaken Ost 1:55 PM Lucerne station €40 1 One-way 0 changes
PE LIX 2923 | 292311:04 AM 1h51 Interlaken Ost 12:55 PM Lucerne station €40 1 One-way 0 changes
PE LIX 2917 | 29178:04 AM 1h51 Interlaken Ost 9:55 AM Lucerne station €40 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Interlaken to Lucerne
Trains from Interlaken to Lucerne run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 5 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 37m.
Distance 53 km |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 5 days |
Live departures
Interlaken to Lucerne train times
The table below shows live departures for Interlaken 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EV EV1 590001 | 590001 · IC 61 956 | 956 · IR 15 2505 | 2505 | 4:47 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h14 | 7:01 AM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 61 956 | 956 · IR 15 2505 | 2505 | 5:01 AM Interlaken West | 2h00 | 7:01 AM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
RE 9 4207 | 4207 · IC 6 606 | 606 · RE 24 4711 | 4711 | 5:34 AM Interlaken West | 2h21 | 7:55 AM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
B 60 6006 | 6006 · IC 8 807 | 807 · IR 15 2507 | 2507 | 5:50 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 2h11 | 8:01 AM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
EV EV1 590005 | 590005 · IC 61 10374 | 10374 · S 41 6408 | 6408 · S 2 15223 | 15223 | 5:54 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h49 | 8:43 AM Lucerne station | 4 changes | |
EV EV1 590005 | 590005 · IC 61 10374 | 10374 · IR 27 2461 | 2461 | 5:54 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h36 | 8:30 AM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
R 70 9057 | 9057+ PE LIX 2913 | 2913 | 5:57 AM Interlaken Ost | 1h58 | 7:55 AM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 10374 | 10374 · IR 27 2461 | 2461 | 6:04 AM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 8:30 AM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 10374 | 10374 · 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 | |
B 21 21000 | 21000+ PE LIX 2915 | 2915 | 6:46 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 2h09 | 8:55 AM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
B 60 6012 | 6012 · IC 8 10809 | 10809 · IR 15 2509 | 2509 | 6:50 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 2h11 | 9:01 AM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 61 10960 | 10960 · IR 27 2463 | 2463 | 7:04 AM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 9:30 AM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2915 | 2915 | 7:04 AM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 8:55 AM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 10960 | 10960 · 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 | |
PE LIX 2917 | 2917 | 8:04 AM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 9:55 AM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 372 | 372 · IR 27 2465 | 2465 | 8:04 AM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 10:30 AM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
ICE 372 | 372 · 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 | |
B 21 21046 | 21046+ PE LIX 2919 | 2919 | 8:50 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 2h05 | 10:55 AM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2919 | 2919 | 9:04 AM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 10:55 AM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 964 | 964 · IR 27 2467 | 2467 | 9:04 AM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 11:30 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 | |
B 21 21060 | 21060+ PE LIX 2921 | 2921 | 9:50 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 2h05 | 11:55 AM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2921 | 2921 | 10:04 AM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 11:55 AM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 10966 | 10966 · IR 27 2469 | 2469 | 10:04 AM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 12:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 10966 | 10966 · 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 | |
B 21 21072 | 21072+ PE LIX 2923 | 2923 | 10:50 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 2h05 | 12:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2923 | 2923 | 11:04 AM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 12:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 10106 | 10106 · IR 27 2471 | 2471 | 11:04 AM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 1:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 10106 | 10106 · 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 | |
B 21 21092 | 21092+ PE LIX 2925 | 2925 | 11:50 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 2h05 | 1:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2925 | 2925 | 12:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 1:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 10970 | 10970 · IR 27 2473 | 2473 | 12:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 2:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 10970 | 10970 · 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 | |
B 21 21118 | 21118+ PE LIX 2927 | 2927 | 12:50 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 2h05 | 2:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2927 | 2927 | 1:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 2:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 972 | 972 · IR 27 2475 | 2475 | 1:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 3:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 972 | 972 · S 41 6422 | 6422 · S 2 15251 | 15251 · S 6 22653 | 22653 | 1:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h39 | 3:43 PM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
B 21 21150 | 21150+ PE LIX 2929 | 2929 | 1:50 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 2h05 | 3:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2929 | 2929 | 2:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 3:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 10276 | 10276 · IR 27 2477 | 2477 | 2:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 4:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 10276 | 10276 · 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 | |
B 21 21184 | 21184+ PE LIX 2931 | 2931 | 2:50 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 2h05 | 4:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2931 | 2931 | 3:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 4:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 976 | 976 · IR 27 2479 | 2479 | 3:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 5:30 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 | |
B 21 21220 | 21220+ PE LIX 2933 | 2933 | 3:50 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 2h05 | 5:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2933 | 2933 | 4:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 5:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 10978 | 10978 · 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 61 10978 | 10978 · IR 27 2481 | 2481 | 4:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 6:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
B 21 21252 | 21252+ PE LIX 2935 | 2935 | 4:50 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 2h05 | 6:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2935 | 2935 | 5:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 6:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 30100 | 30100 · 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 | |
IC 61 30100 | 30100 · IR 27 2483 | 2483 | 5:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 7:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
B 21 21288 | 21288+ PE LIX 2937 | 2937 | 5:50 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 2h05 | 7:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2937 | 2937 | 6:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 7:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 10982 | 10982 · 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 61 10982 | 10982 · IR 27 2485 | 2485 | 6:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 8:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
B 21 21320 | 21320+ PE LIX 2939 | 2939 | 6:50 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 2h05 | 8:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2939 | 2939 | 7:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1h51 | 8:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
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 | |
B 103 10399 | 10399+ PE LIX 2941 | 2941 | 7:57 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 1h58 | 9:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 10336 | 10336 · IR 27 2489 | 2489 | 8:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h26 | 10:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 10336 | 10336 · S 41 6436 | 6436 · S 2 15279 | 15279 · S 6 22681 | 22681 | 8:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h39 | 10:43 PM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
PE LIX 2941 | 2941 | 8:09 PM Interlaken Ost | 1h46 | 9:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
B 102 231 | 231+ R 70 9089 | 9089 | 8:59 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 1h56 | 10:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 988 | 988 · IR 15 2537 | 2537 | 9:04 PM Interlaken West | 1h57 | 11:01 PM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
R 70 9089 | 9089 | 9:09 PM Interlaken Ost | 1h46 | 10:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 changesdirect | |
EV EV1 590067 | 590067 · IC 61 990 | 990 · IR 15 2539 | 2539 | 9:51 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h10 | 12:01 AM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 61 990 | 990 · IR 15 2539 | 2539 | 10:05 PM Interlaken West | 1h56 | 12:01 AM Lucerne station | 1 change | |
EV EV1 590071 | 590071 · IC 61 992 | 992 · IC 8 841 | 841 · S 29 8992 | 8992 | 10:51 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h46 | 1:37 AM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
EV EV1 590071 | 590071 · IC 61 992 | 992 · IC 8 841 | 841 · IR 26 2347 | 2347 | 10:51 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h25 | 1:16 AM Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
IC 61 992 | 992 · IC 8 841 | 841 · S 29 8992 | 8992 | 11:05 PM Interlaken West | 2h32 | 1:37 AM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
IC 61 992 | 992 · IC 8 841 | 841 · IR 26 2347 | 2347 | 11:05 PM Interlaken West | 2h11 | 1:16 AM Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
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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
Most Interlaken to Lucerne trains use the Interlaken West to Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern Allmend/Messe. Use this guide to compare Interlaken and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Interlaken station do trains to Lucerne leave from?
Getting to Interlaken West from Interlaken city centre
Interlaken West is 1 km from Interlaken city centre. Public transport options include:
Interlaken West train station facilities and services
Interlaken West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Taverne, Restaurant Bären
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Interlaken West. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Interlaken West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Interlaken West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Interlaken West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Interlaken West: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Interlaken, Hotel Krebs Interlaken, Hotel Bellevue.
Getting to Interlaken Ost from Interlaken city centre
Interlaken Ost train station facilities and services
Interlaken Ost has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Taverne, Restaurant Des Alpes
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Interlaken Ost. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Interlaken Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Interlaken Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Interlaken Ost: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Interlaken Ost: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Interlaken, Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage, Hotel Du Nord.
Which Lucerne station do trains from Interlaken 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.
Getting to Luzern Verkehrshaus from Lucerne city centre
Luzern Verkehrshaus is 2 km from Lucerne city centre. Public transport options include:
Luzern Verkehrshaus train station facilities and services
Luzern Verkehrshaus has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Luzern Verkehrshaus.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Luzern Verkehrshaus.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luzern Verkehrshaus: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Luzern Verkehrshaus: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Verkehrshaus.
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