The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucerne to Interlaken
Cheapest price
18S$
Average price
76S$
Fastest journey
1 h 48 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Interlaken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Interlaken will cost around 76S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 18S$.
Of the 41 trains that leave Lucerne for Interlaken every day 8 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 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 48 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 LIX 3086 | 308610:24 AM1h53Lucerne station12:17 PMInterlaken Ost18 S$1One-way0 changes
IR LIX 3086 | 3086+
IC 61 620 | 62010:24 AM2h09Lucerne station12:33 PMInterlaken West20 S$1One-way1 change
IR LIX 3084 | 30849:24 AM1h53Lucerne station11:17 AMInterlaken Ost31 S$1One-way0 changes
IR LIX 3084 | 3084+
RE 9 4219 | 42199:24 AM2h08Lucerne station11:32 AMInterlaken West36 S$1One-way1 change
RE 24 4706 | 4706 · IC 61 607 | 6074:58 AM2h30Lucerne station7:28 AMInterlaken Ost60 S$1One-way1 change
PE LIX 2920 | 292010:06 AM1h48Lucerne station11:54 AMInterlaken Ost61 S$1One-way0 changes
PE LIX 2916 | 29168:06 AM1h48Lucerne station9:54 AMInterlaken Ost61 S$1One-way0 changes
PE LIX 2918 | 29189:06 AM1h48Lucerne station10:54 AMInterlaken Ost61 S$1One-way0 changes
PE LIX 2914 | 29147:06 AM1h48Lucerne station8:54 AMInterlaken Ost61 S$1One-way0 changes
PE LIX 2912 | 29126:06 AM1h48Lucerne station7:54 AMInterlaken Ost61 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lucerne to Interlaken
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 44S$. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 44S$, and a train costs an average of 32S$.
Distance: 53 km
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2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lucerne to Interlaken train times
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Interlaken trains for today, Friday, 14 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 24 4706 | 4706 · IC 61 607 | 607 | 4:58 AM Lucerne station | 2h30 | 7:28 AM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
RE 24 4706 | 4706 · IC 61 607 | 607 | 4:58 AM Lucerne station | 2h24 | 7:22 AM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IR 27 2456 | 2456 · IC 61 957 | 957 | 5:30 AM Lucerne station | 2h29 | 7:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IR 27 2456 | 2456 · IC 61 957 | 957 | 5:30 AM Lucerne station | 2h23 | 7:53 AM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
RE 24 4708 | 4708 · EC 61 | 61 · RE 1 4161 | 4161 · RE 8 4060 | 4060 | 6:05 AM Lucerne station | 2h38 | 8:43 AM Interlaken West | 3 changes | |
PE LIX 2912 | 2912+ IC 81 811 | 811 | 6:06 AM Lucerne station | 1h57 | 8:03 AM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2912 | 2912 | 6:06 AM Lucerne station | 1h48 | 7:54 AM Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 70 2610 | 2610 · IC 81 806 | 806 | 6:09 AM Lucerne station | 2h44 | 8:53 AM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IR 27 2458 | 2458 · IC 6 959 | 959 · IC 81 806 | 806 | 6:30 AM Lucerne station | 2h23 | 8:53 AM Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 27 2458 | 2458 · IC 6 959 | 959 · IC 81 806 | 806 | 6:30 AM Lucerne station | 2h29 | 8:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
RE 24 4710 | 4710 · IC 61 611 | 611 | 7:05 AM Lucerne station | 2h23 | 9:28 AM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
RE 24 4710 | 4710 · IC 61 611 | 611 | 7:05 AM Lucerne station | 2h17 | 9:22 AM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2914 | 2914+ RE 9 4215 | 4215 | 7:06 AM Lucerne station | 2h26 | 9:32 AM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2914 | 2914 | 7:06 AM Lucerne station | 1h48 | 8:54 AM Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
PE LIX 2914 | 2914+ IC 61 964 | 964 | 7:06 AM Lucerne station | 1h57 | 9:03 AM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IR 27 2460 | 2460 · ICE 271 | 271 | 7:30 AM Lucerne station | 2h23 | 9:53 AM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IR 27 2460 | 2460 · ICE 271 | 271 | 7:30 AM Lucerne station | 2h29 | 9:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
RE 24 4712 | 4712 · IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 1 4165 | 4165+ PE GPX 4064 | 4064 | 8:05 AM Lucerne station | 2h38 | 10:43 AM Interlaken West | 3 changes | |
PE LIX 2916 | 2916 | 8:06 AM Lucerne station | 1h48 | 9:54 AM Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
PE LIX 2916 | 2916+ IC 81 815 | 815 | 8:06 AM Lucerne station | 1h57 | 10:03 AM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IR 70 2614 | 2614 · IC 81 810 | 810 | 8:09 AM Lucerne station | 2h44 | 10:53 AM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IR 27 2462 | 2462 · IC 6 963 | 963 · IC 81 810 | 810 | 8:30 AM Lucerne station | 2h23 | 10:53 AM Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 27 2462 | 2462 · IC 6 963 | 963 · IC 81 810 | 810 | 8:30 AM Lucerne station | 2h29 | 10:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
RE 24 4714 | 4714 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 9:05 AM Lucerne station | 2h17 | 11:22 AM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2918 | 2918 | 9:06 AM Lucerne station | 1h48 | 10:54 AM Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
PE LIX 2918 | 2918+ ICE 106 | 106 | 9:06 AM Lucerne station | 1h57 | 11:03 AM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IR LIX 3084 | 3084 | 9:24 AM Lucerne station | 1h53 | 11:17 AM Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IR LIX 3084 | 3084+ RE 9 4219 | 4219 | 9:24 AM Lucerne station | 2h08 | 11:32 AM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IR 27 2464 | 2464 · IC 61 965 | 965 | 9:30 AM Lucerne station | 2h29 | 11:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IR 27 2464 | 2464 · IC 61 965 | 965 | 9:30 AM Lucerne station | 2h23 | 11:53 AM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2920 | 2920 | 10:06 AM Lucerne station | 1h48 | 11:54 AM Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
PE LIX 2920 | 2920+ IC 81 819 | 819 | 10:06 AM Lucerne station | 1h57 | 12:03 PM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IR LIX 3086 | 3086 | 10:24 AM Lucerne station | 1h53 | 12:17 PM Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IR LIX 3086 | 3086+ IC 61 620 | 620 | 10:24 AM Lucerne station | 2h09 | 12:33 PM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IR 27 2466 | 2466 · ICE 101 | 101 · IC 81 814 | 814 | 10:30 AM Lucerne station | 2h29 | 12:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IR 27 2466 | 2466 · ICE 101 | 101 · IC 81 814 | 814 | 10:30 AM Lucerne station | 2h23 | 12:53 PM Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
RE 24 4718 | 4718 · IC 61 619 | 619 | 11:05 AM Lucerne station | 2h23 | 1:28 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
RE 24 4718 | 4718 · IC 61 619 | 619 | 11:05 AM Lucerne station | 2h17 | 1:22 PM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2922 | 2922 | 11:06 AM Lucerne station | 1h48 | 12:54 PM Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
PE LIX 2922 | 2922+ RE 9 4223 | 4223 | 11:06 AM Lucerne station | 2h26 | 1:32 PM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2922 | 2922+ IC 61 972 | 972 | 11:06 AM Lucerne station | 1h57 | 1:03 PM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IR 27 2468 | 2468 · IC 61 969 | 969 | 11:30 AM Lucerne station | 2h29 | 1:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IR 27 2468 | 2468 · IC 61 969 | 969 | 11:30 AM Lucerne station | 2h23 | 1:53 PM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IR 15 2520 | 2520 · IC 1345 | 1345 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 12:00 PM Lucerne station | 2h26 | 2:26 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2520 | 2520 · IC 1345 | 1345 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 12:00 PM Lucerne station | 2h21 | 2:21 PM Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
PE LIX 2924 | 2924 | 12:06 PM Lucerne station | 1h48 | 1:54 PM Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
PE LIX 2924 | 2924+ IC 81 823 | 823 | 12:06 PM Lucerne station | 1h57 | 2:03 PM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IR 70 2622 | 2622 · IC 81 818 | 818 | 12:09 PM Lucerne station | 2h44 | 2:53 PM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IR 27 2470 | 2470 · IC 6 971 | 971 · IC 81 818 | 818 | 12:30 PM Lucerne station | 2h23 | 2:53 PM Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 27 2470 | 2470 · IC 6 971 | 971 · IC 81 818 | 818 | 12:30 PM Lucerne station | 2h29 | 2:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
RE 24 4722 | 4722 · IC 61 623 | 623 | 1:05 PM Lucerne station | 2h23 | 3:28 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
RE 24 4722 | 4722 · IC 61 623 | 623 | 1:05 PM Lucerne station | 2h17 | 3:22 PM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2926 | 2926+ RE 9 4227 | 4227 | 1:06 PM Lucerne station | 2h26 | 3:32 PM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2926 | 2926 | 1:06 PM Lucerne station | 1h48 | 2:54 PM Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
PE LIX 2926 | 2926+ IC 61 976 | 976 | 1:06 PM Lucerne station | 1h57 | 3:03 PM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IR 27 2472 | 2472 · ICE 279 | 279 | 1:30 PM Lucerne station | 2h29 | 3:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2928 | 2928 | 2:06 PM Lucerne station | 1h48 | 3:54 PM Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 27 2474 | 2474 · IC 6 975 | 975 · IC 81 822 | 822 | 2:30 PM Lucerne station | 2h29 | 4:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
RE 24 4726 | 4726 · IC 61 627 | 627 | 3:05 PM Lucerne station | 2h23 | 5:28 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2930 | 2930 | 3:06 PM Lucerne station | 1h48 | 4:54 PM Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 27 2476 | 2476 · IC 61 977 | 977 | 3:30 PM Lucerne station | 2h29 | 5:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2932 | 2932 | 4:06 PM Lucerne station | 1h48 | 5:54 PM Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday, 15 August | |||||
SN 1 13811 | 13811 · IR N1 746 | 746 · RE 1 4157 | 4157 · RE 9 4208 | 4208 | 1:30 AM Lucerne station | 4h58 | 6:28 AM Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
SN 1 13811 | 13811 · IR N1 746 | 746 · RE 1 4157 | 4157 · B 21 21000 | 21000 | 1:30 AM Lucerne station | 5h16 | 6:46 AM Interlaken | 3 changes | |
SN 1 13811 | 13811 · IR N1 746 | 746 · IC 81 802 | 802 | 1:30 AM Lucerne station | 5h23 | 6:53 AM Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lucerne to Interlaken
Trains from Lucerne to Interlaken run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 32S$ if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 53 km |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price 32S$ |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: SBB, Rhatische Bahn, Luzern-Interlaken Express, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Zentralbahn from Lucerne to Interlaken trainsSBB, Rhatische Bahn, Luzern-Interlaken Express, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Zentralbahn trains will get you between Lucerne and Interlaken from 32S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lucerne to Interlaken train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne to Interlaken 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 Interlaken, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lucerne and Interlaken
Most Lucerne to Interlaken trains use the Luzern Bhf to Interlaken Ost station pair, with some services arriving at Interlaken West. Use this guide to compare Lucerne and Interlaken train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Lucerne station do trains to Interlaken leave from?
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 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.
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.
Which Interlaken station do trains from Lucerne arrive at?
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.
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 Matten b. I.,Hertigässli from Interlaken city centre
Matten b. I.,Hertigässli train station facilities and services
Matten b. I.,Hertigässli has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Matten b. I.,Hertigässli. ATMs are available at Matten b. I.,Hertigässli.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Matten b. I.,Hertigässli.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Matten b. I.,Hertigässli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Matten b. I.,Hertigässli: Basic accessibility services provided.
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