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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucerne to Zurich

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 28 Sept

Cheapest price on 28 Sept

$19

Average ticket price on 28 Sept

$29

Fastest journey on 28 Sept

42 m

Average journey duration on 28 Sept

42 m

Trains on 28 Sept

152

Distance

40 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Lucerne to Zurich will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $19.

Fast trains

On Mon, 28 Sept, we found 152 trains from Lucerne to Zurich, including 58 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .

The slowest trains will take 42 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 2589 | 2589
9:35 PM0h50
Lucerne station
10:25 PMZurich HB
$191One-way
0 changes
IR 75 2591 | 2591
10:35 PM0h50
Lucerne station
11:25 PMZurich HB
$191One-way
0 changes
IR 70 2644 | 2644
11:09 PM0h42
Lucerne station
11:51 PMZurich HB
$191One-way
0 changes
IR 75 2593 | 2593
11:35 PM0h50
Lucerne station
12:25 AMZurich HB
$191One-way
0 changes
IR 75 2591 | 2591 · S 5 18590 | 18590
10:35 PM1h09
Lucerne station
11:44 PMZurich Altstetten
$201One-way
1 change

Live departures

Lucerne to Zurich train times

The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Zurich trains for today, Sunday, 27 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
IR 75 2135 \| 2135	7:35 PM Lucerne station	0h50	8:25 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 75 2135 \| 2135 · S 5 18578 \| 18578	7:35 PM Lucerne station	1h09	8:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 75 2135 \| 2135 · IC 1 731 \| 731	7:35 PM Lucerne station	1h07	8:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 70 2638 \| 2638 · S 11 19180 \| 19180	8:09 PM Lucerne station	0h56	9:05 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 70 2638 \| 2638	8:09 PM Lucerne station	0h42	8:51 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2638 \| 2638 · S 6 18680 \| 18680	8:09 PM Lucerne station	0h59	9:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 70 2638 \| 2638	8:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	9:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IR 75 2587 \| 2587	8:35 PM Lucerne station	0h50	9:25 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 75 2587 \| 2587 · S 5 18582 \| 18582	8:35 PM Lucerne station	1h09	9:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 75 2587 \| 2587 · IC 1 733 \| 733	8:35 PM Lucerne station	1h07	9:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 70 2640 \| 2640	9:09 PM Lucerne station	0h42	9:51 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2640 \| 2640 · S 11 19184 \| 19184	9:09 PM Lucerne station	0h56	10:05 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 70 2640 \| 2640	9:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	10:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2640 \| 2640 · S 6 18684 \| 18684	9:09 PM Lucerne station	0h59	10:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 75 2589 \| 2589	9:35 PM Lucerne station	0h50	10:25 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 75 2589 \| 2589 · S 5 18586 \| 18586	9:35 PM Lucerne station	1h09	10:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 75 2589 \| 2589 · IC 1 735 \| 735	9:35 PM Lucerne station	1h07	10:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 70 2642 \| 2642	10:09 PM Lucerne station	0h42	10:51 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2642 \| 2642 · S 11 19188 \| 19188	10:09 PM Lucerne station	0h56	11:05 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 70 2642 \| 2642	10:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	11:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2642 \| 2642 · RE 48 4942 \| 4942	10:09 PM Lucerne station	1h01	11:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 75 2591 \| 2591 · S 5 18590 \| 18590	10:35 PM Lucerne station	1h09	11:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 75 2591 \| 2591	10:35 PM Lucerne station	0h50	11:25 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 75 2591 \| 2591 · S 9 18990 \| 18990	10:35 PM Lucerne station	1h09	11:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 70 2644 \| 2644	11:09 PM Lucerne station	0h42	11:51 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2644 \| 2644 · S 11 19192 \| 19192	11:09 PM Lucerne station	0h56	12:05 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 70 2644 \| 2644 · RE 48 4944 \| 4944	11:09 PM Lucerne station	1h01	12:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 75 2593 \| 2593	11:35 PM Lucerne station	0h50	12:25 AM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 75 2593 \| 2593 · S 5 18594 \| 18594	11:35 PM Lucerne station	1h09	12:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 75 2593 \| 2593 · T 17 \| 54446	11:35 PM Lucerne station	1h12	12:47 AM Zurich	1 change
IC 21 696 \| 696 · IC 5 543 \| 543	11:54 PM Lucerne station	1h20	1:14 AM Zurich HB	1 change
IC 21 696 \| 696 · IC 8 841 \| 841 · S 12 19214 \| 19214	11:54 PM Lucerne station	4h56	4:50 AM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
IC 21 696 \| 696 · IC 8 841 \| 841 · S 18011 \| 18011	11:54 PM Lucerne station	4h46	4:40 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
Monday, 28 September
S 1 21191 \| 21191 · IR 2155 \| 2155	12:30 AM Lucerne station	4h53	5:23 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
S 1 21188 \| 21188 · RE 2560 \| 2560	12:51 AM Lucerne station	4h18	5:09 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
S 1 21188 \| 21188 · RE 2560 \| 2560 · S 14 19416 \| 19416	12:51 AM Lucerne station	4h33	5:24 AM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
S 1 21188 \| 21188 · S 5 18519 \| 18519	12:51 AM Lucerne station	4h54	5:45 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
S 1 21188 \| 21188 · RE 2560 \| 2560	12:51 AM Lucerne station	4h04	4:55 AM Zurich HB	1 change
S 1 21188 \| 21188 · RE 2560 \| 2560 · B 31 \| 267	12:51 AM Lucerne station	4h25	5:16 AM Zurich	2 changes
S 1 21107 \| 21107 · IR 35 2353 \| 2353	4:21 AM Lucerne station	1h39	6:00 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 2562 \| 2562 · RE 48 4908 \| 4908	4:52 AM Lucerne station	1h18	6:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 2562 \| 2562	4:52 AM Lucerne station	1h04	5:56 AM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 2562 \| 2562	4:52 AM Lucerne station	1h22	6:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IR 2562 \| 2562 · S 5 18520 \| 18520	4:52 AM Lucerne station	1h22	6:14 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 26 2304 \| 2304 · RE 12 4757 \| 4757 · RE 37 4807 \| 4807	4:54 AM Lucerne station	1h28	6:22 AM Zurich HB	2 changes
IR 26 2304 \| 2304 · RE 12 4757 \| 4757 · RE 37 4807 \| 4807 · S 11 19122 \| 19122	4:54 AM Lucerne station	1h41	6:35 AM Zurich Altstetten	3 changes
IR 26 2304 \| 2304 · RE 12 4757 \| 4757 · S 12 19223 \| 19223	4:54 AM Lucerne station	1h44	6:38 AM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
IR 75 2107 \| 2107	5:35 AM Lucerne station	0h49	6:24 AM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 75 2107 \| 2107 · S 6 18622 \| 18622	5:35 AM Lucerne station	1h03	6:38 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 75 2107 \| 2107 · S 5 18522 \| 18522	5:35 AM Lucerne station	1h09	6:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 70 2610 \| 2610	6:09 AM Lucerne station	0h42	6:51 AM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2610 \| 2610 · S 6 18624 \| 18624	6:09 AM Lucerne station	0h59	7:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 70 2610 \| 2610 · S 11 19124 \| 19124	6:09 AM Lucerne station	0h56	7:05 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 2566 \| 2566	6:20 AM Lucerne station	1h00	7:20 AM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 2566 \| 2566 · S 8 18824 \| 18824	6:20 AM Lucerne station	1h09	7:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 2566 \| 2566 · S 11 19126 \| 19126	6:20 AM Lucerne station	1h15	7:35 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 75 2565 \| 2565 · S 6 18626 \| 18626	6:35 AM Lucerne station	1h03	7:38 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 75 2565 \| 2565	6:35 AM Lucerne station	0h49	7:24 AM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 75 2565 \| 2565 · S 5 18526 \| 18526	6:35 AM Lucerne station	1h09	7:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 70 2612 \| 2612	7:09 AM Lucerne station	1h05	8:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2612 \| 2612	7:09 AM Lucerne station	0h42	7:51 AM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2612 \| 2612 · S 6 18628 \| 18628	7:09 AM Lucerne station	0h59	8:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 70 2612 \| 2612 · S 11 19128 \| 19128	7:09 AM Lucerne station	0h56	8:05 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 2568 \| 2568 · S 8 18828 \| 18828	7:20 AM Lucerne station	1h09	8:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 2568 \| 2568	7:20 AM Lucerne station	1h00	8:20 AM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 2568 \| 2568 · S 11 19130 \| 19130	7:20 AM Lucerne station	1h15	8:35 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 27 2460 \| 2460 · IR 35 2361 \| 2361	7:30 AM Lucerne station	1h30	9:00 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 75 2111 \| 2111	7:35 AM Lucerne station	0h49	8:24 AM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 75 2111 \| 2111 · S 5 18530 \| 18530	7:35 AM Lucerne station	1h09	8:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 75 2111 \| 2111 · S 6 18630 \| 18630	7:35 AM Lucerne station	1h03	8:38 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 70 2614 \| 2614	8:09 AM Lucerne station	0h42	8:51 AM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2614 \| 2614 · S 11 19132 \| 19132	8:09 AM Lucerne station	0h56	9:05 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 70 2614 \| 2614 · S 6 18632 \| 18632	8:09 AM Lucerne station	0h59	9:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 75 2571 \| 2571	8:35 AM Lucerne station	0h49	9:24 AM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 75 2571 \| 2571 · S 6 18634 \| 18634	8:35 AM Lucerne station	1h03	9:38 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 75 2571 \| 2571 · S 5 18534 \| 18534	8:35 AM Lucerne station	1h09	9:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 70 2616 \| 2616	9:09 AM Lucerne station	1h05	10:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2616 \| 2616 · S 11 19136 \| 19136	9:09 AM Lucerne station	0h56	10:05 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 70 2616 \| 2616 · S 6 18636 \| 18636	9:09 AM Lucerne station	0h59	10:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 70 2616 \| 2616	9:09 AM Lucerne station	0h42	9:51 AM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 75 2115 \| 2115 · S 5 18538 \| 18538	9:35 AM Lucerne station	1h09	10:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 75 2115 \| 2115 · S 6 18638 \| 18638	9:35 AM Lucerne station	1h03	10:38 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 75 2115 \| 2115	9:35 AM Lucerne station	0h49	10:24 AM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2618 \| 2618	10:09 AM Lucerne station	0h42	10:51 AM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2618 \| 2618 · S 11 19140 \| 19140	10:09 AM Lucerne station	0h56	11:05 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 70 2618 \| 2618 · S 6 18640 \| 18640	10:09 AM Lucerne station	0h59	11:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 70 2618 \| 2618	10:09 AM Lucerne station	1h05	11:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IR 75 2117 \| 2117 · S 5 18542 \| 18542	10:35 AM Lucerne station	1h09	11:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 75 2117 \| 2117 · S 6 18642 \| 18642	10:35 AM Lucerne station	1h03	11:38 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 75 2117 \| 2117	10:35 AM Lucerne station	0h49	11:24 AM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2620 \| 2620	11:09 AM Lucerne station	0h42	11:51 AM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2620 \| 2620	11:09 AM Lucerne station	1h05	12:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2620 \| 2620 · S 11 19144 \| 19144	11:09 AM Lucerne station	0h56	12:05 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 70 2620 \| 2620 · S 6 18644 \| 18644	11:09 AM Lucerne station	0h59	12:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 75 2575 \| 2575 · S 5 18546 \| 18546	11:35 AM Lucerne station	1h09	12:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 75 2575 \| 2575	11:35 AM Lucerne station	0h49	12:24 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 75 2575 \| 2575 · S 6 18646 \| 18646	11:35 AM Lucerne station	1h03	12:38 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 70 2622 \| 2622 · S 11 19148 \| 19148	12:09 PM Lucerne station	0h56	1:05 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 70 2622 \| 2622	12:09 PM Lucerne station	0h42	12:51 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2622 \| 2622 · S 6 18648 \| 18648	12:09 PM Lucerne station	0h59	1:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 70 2622 \| 2622	12:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	1:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IR 75 2121 \| 2121 · S 5 18550 \| 18550	12:35 PM Lucerne station	1h09	1:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 75 2121 \| 2121	12:35 PM Lucerne station	0h49	1:24 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 75 2121 \| 2121 · S 6 18650 \| 18650	12:35 PM Lucerne station	1h03	1:38 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 70 2624 \| 2624	1:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	2:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2624 \| 2624	1:09 PM Lucerne station	0h42	1:51 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2624 \| 2624 · S 6 18652 \| 18652	1:09 PM Lucerne station	0h59	2:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 70 2624 \| 2624 · S 11 19152 \| 19152	1:09 PM Lucerne station	0h56	2:05 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 75 2123 \| 2123	1:35 PM Lucerne station	0h49	2:24 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 75 2123 \| 2123 · S 5 18554 \| 18554	1:35 PM Lucerne station	1h09	2:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 75 2123 \| 2123 · S 6 18654 \| 18654	1:35 PM Lucerne station	1h03	2:38 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 70 2626 \| 2626 · S 11 19156 \| 19156	2:09 PM Lucerne station	0h56	3:05 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 70 2626 \| 2626	2:09 PM Lucerne station	0h42	2:51 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2626 \| 2626	2:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	3:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2626 \| 2626 · S 6 18656 \| 18656	2:09 PM Lucerne station	0h59	3:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 75 2125 \| 2125	2:35 PM Lucerne station	0h49	3:24 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 75 2125 \| 2125 · S 5 18558 \| 18558	2:35 PM Lucerne station	1h09	3:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 75 2125 \| 2125 · S 6 18658 \| 18658	2:35 PM Lucerne station	1h03	3:38 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 70 2628 \| 2628 · S 11 19160 \| 19160	3:09 PM Lucerne station	0h56	4:05 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 70 2628 \| 2628	3:09 PM Lucerne station	0h42	3:51 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2628 \| 2628	3:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	4:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2628 \| 2628 · S 6 18660 \| 18660	3:09 PM Lucerne station	0h59	4:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 75 2127 \| 2127 · S 5 18562 \| 18562	3:35 PM Lucerne station	1h09	4:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 75 2127 \| 2127	3:35 PM Lucerne station	0h49	4:24 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 75 2127 \| 2127 · S 6 18662 \| 18662	3:35 PM Lucerne station	1h03	4:38 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 70 2630 \| 2630 · S 11 19164 \| 19164	4:09 PM Lucerne station	0h56	5:05 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 70 2630 \| 2630	4:09 PM Lucerne station	0h42	4:51 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2630 \| 2630 · S 6 18664 \| 18664	4:09 PM Lucerne station	0h59	5:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 70 2630 \| 2630	4:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	5:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IR 75 2581 \| 2581 · S 5 18566 \| 18566	4:35 PM Lucerne station	1h09	5:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 75 2581 \| 2581	4:35 PM Lucerne station	0h49	5:24 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 75 2581 \| 2581 · S 6 18666 \| 18666	4:35 PM Lucerne station	1h03	5:38 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 70 2632 \| 2632	5:09 PM Lucerne station	0h42	5:51 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2632 \| 2632 · S 11 19168 \| 19168	5:09 PM Lucerne station	0h56	6:05 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 70 2632 \| 2632 · S 6 18668 \| 18668	5:09 PM Lucerne station	0h59	6:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 75 2131 \| 2131 · S 5 18570 \| 18570	5:35 PM Lucerne station	1h09	6:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 75 2131 \| 2131	5:35 PM Lucerne station	0h49	6:24 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 75 2131 \| 2131 · S 6 18670 \| 18670	5:35 PM Lucerne station	1h03	6:38 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 70 2634 \| 2634	6:09 PM Lucerne station	0h42	6:51 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2634 \| 2634 · S 11 19172 \| 19172	6:09 PM Lucerne station	0h56	7:05 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 70 2634 \| 2634	6:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	7:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2634 \| 2634 · S 6 18672 \| 18672	6:09 PM Lucerne station	0h59	7:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 75 2133 \| 2133 · S 5 18574 \| 18574	6:35 PM Lucerne station	1h09	7:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 75 2133 \| 2133	6:35 PM Lucerne station	0h49	7:24 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 75 2133 \| 2133 · S 6 18674 \| 18674	6:35 PM Lucerne station	1h03	7:38 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IR 70 2636 \| 2636 · S 11 19176 \| 19176	7:09 PM Lucerne station	0h56	8:05 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 70 2636 \| 2636	7:09 PM Lucerne station	0h42	7:51 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2636 \| 2636	7:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	8:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IR 70 2636 \| 2636 · S 6 18676 \| 18676	7:09 PM Lucerne station	0h59	8:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Lucerne to Zurich?

The best time to book your train from Lucerne to Zurich is 63 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Lucerne to Zurich route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Lucerne to Zurich 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 Lucerne to Zurich.

Trains

from $22

Journey information

Overview: Train from Lucerne to Zurich

Switzerland

Trains from Lucerne to Zurich run on average 23 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 but you can travel from only $18 by coach.

There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 42m.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from $18

Distance

40 km

Average train duration

53m

Cheapest ticket price

$18

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

42m

First train

12:01 AM

Last train

11:58 PM

Cheapest Month

Jan

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Jul - Sept

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Mon

Least Busy Day

Thu

Best time to book

63 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from $18

Train companies: SBB from Lucerne to Zurich trainsSBB trains will get you between Lucerne and Zurich from $18. 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 SBB Duration

42m

Cheapest SBB Price

$18

SBB frequency

15 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

FAQs: Lucerne to Zurich train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne to Zurich 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 Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Cheap train tickets from Lucerne to Zurich can start from as little as $18 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lucerne to Zurich is $28; 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 Lucerne to Zurich is 42m 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 Lucerne to Zurich leaves at 12:01 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

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

Yes, there are 9 direct trains a day from Lucerne to Zurich with SBB. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

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

A day trip to Zurich from Lucerne is worth doing with a journey time of 42m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

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

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Important Stations and Airports in Lucerne and Zurich

Most Lucerne to Zurich trains use the Luzern Bhf to Zürich Oerlikon station pair, with some services arriving at Zürich HB. Use this guide to compare Lucerne and Zurich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Lucerne

Arrival train stations in Zurich

Which Lucerne station do trains to Zurich leave from?

Trains from Lucerne to Zurich leave from Luzern Bhf. The station is from Lucerne city centre at Zentralstrasse 1, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland.

Luzern BhfZentralstrasse 1, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland+41 51 220 11 11 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Luzern Bhf from Lucerne city centre

TrainRe24, S1, Sn1 · 11m · $5 · every ~7 min

BusEv1 · 17m · $11

72 · 22m · $4 · every ~2 min

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.

Luzern Allmend/Messe6005 Lucerne, Switzerland Parking

City-centre transport

Getting to Luzern Allmend/Messe from Lucerne city centre

Luzern Allmend/Messe is 1 km from Lucerne city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS41, S4, S5 · 2m · $2 · every ~10 min

Bus20 · 3m · $4 · every ~10 min

20 · 5m · $4 · every ~10 min

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 Zurich station do trains from Lucerne arrive at?

Trains from Lucerne to Zurich most often arrive at Zürich Oerlikon. Some services arrive at Zürich HB, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Zurich arrival station.

Zürich OerlikonOerlikon, Zurich, Switzerland+41 900 300 300 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich Oerlikon from Zurich city centre

Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS8, S2, S24, Ir36, S14, Re48, S19, S, Ir13, Ic1, S21, S15, S9, Sn8, Ir, N1 · 4m · $2 · every ~31 min

9, S · 12m · $5 · every ~3 min

BusE · 13m · $4

N10 · 14m · $4

Tram10, 11, 17, 50, 51, 8 · 12m · $4 · every ~19 min

Zürich Oerlikon train station facilities and services

Zürich Oerlikon 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: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.

Zürich HBBahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland+41 51 220 11 11 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre

Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS, 9 · 3m · $4 · every ~3 min

S11, Sn11, S12, S15, S16, Sn1, Sn, S20, S23, S3, S5, Sn5, S6, Sn6, S7, Sn7, S9, Sn9, S · 3m · $1 · every ~43 min

Bus31, 33 · 5m · $2 · every ~16 min

N4, N5, N91 · 5m · $2

Tram11, 15, 4 · 8m · $2 · every ~19 min

Zürich HB train station facilities and services

Zürich HB 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: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.

Zürich AltstettenZürich Altstetten railway station, Altstetten, Zurich, Switzerland Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich Altstetten from Zurich city centre

Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS5, S11, S12, Sn1, Sn5, Sn11, Sn · 12m · $4 · every ~14 min

Bus31 · 14m · $4 · every ~16 min

N17, N1 · 18m · $4

31 · 22m · $4 · every ~16 min

Tram51 · 14m · $4 · every ~16 min

Zürich Altstetten train station facilities and services

Zürich Altstetten 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: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.

Zürich StadelhofenStadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland+41 900 300 300 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich Stadelhofen from Zurich city centre

TramLine 11, Line 15

BusSeveral lines available

S-BahnLines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16

Zürich Stadelhofen train station facilities and services

Zürich Stadelhofen 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: Outback Lodge, Tibits

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Opera Zurich, Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich, Hotel Seehof.

Zürich EngeZürich Enge, Zurich, Switzerland Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich Enge from Zurich city centre

Zürich Enge is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

BusN5 · 3m · $2

Tram5, 6, 8 · 5m · $2 · every ~16 min

5 · 10m · $2 · every ~12 min

Zürich Enge train station facilities and services

Zürich Enge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Enge, Ristorante Frascati

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Zürich Enge. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Zürich Enge. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Zürich Enge: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Zürich Enge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Enge: Ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Ascot, Engimatt City & Garden Hotel, B2 Boutique Hotel + Spa.

Zürich HardbrückeZürich Hardplatz, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland+41 51 225 78 00 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich Hardbrücke from Zurich city centre

Zürich Hardbrücke is 3 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS15, S7, S16, S3, S9, S5, S11, S6, S12, Re37, S, S20, Sn9, Sn7, Sn6, Sn1, Sn5, Sn11, Sn · 2m · $1 · every ~42 min

9, S · 7m · $4 · every ~3 min

Bus31, 33 · 16m · $4 · every ~16 min

N9 · 15m · $4

Tram8 · 18m · $4 · every ~16 min

Zürich Hardbrücke train station facilities and services

Zürich Hardbrücke has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Brisket Southern BBQ & Bar, Les Halles

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Zürich Hardbrücke. Information desks are located on the main concourse.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Zürich Hardbrücke: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Zürich Hardbrücke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Hardbrücke: Ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include 25hours Hotel Zürich West, Sheraton Zürich Hotel, Novotel Zurich City West.

Zürich Triemli8055 Zürich, Switzerland Parking

City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich Triemli from Zurich city centre

Zürich Triemli is 4 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS10 · 15m · $4 · every ~8 min

Bus350, 235, 236, 215, 220, 245 · 8m · $2 · every ~14 min

N14 · 10m · $4

33 · 26m · $6 · every ~15 min

33 · 33m · $6 · every ~15 min

Tram14, 9, 10 · 10m · $2 · every ~20 min

14 · 13m · $2 · every ~16 min

9 · 18m · $4 · every ~4 min

Zürich Triemli train station facilities and services

Zürich Triemli has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Zürich Triemli.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Zürich Triemli.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Zürich Triemli: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Zürich Triemli: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Triemli.

Zürich Wollishofen8038 Zürich, Switzerland Parking

City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich Wollishofen from Zurich city centre

Zürich Wollishofen is 2 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS24, S, S8, Sn8 · 8m · $2 · every ~10 min

Bus161, 165 · 5m · $2 · every ~12 min

N16 · 6m · $4

Tram13, 5, 7 · 8m · $2 · every ~16 min

Zürich Wollishofen train station facilities and services

Zürich Wollishofen has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Zürich Wollishofen.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Zürich Wollishofen.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Zürich Wollishofen: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Zürich Wollishofen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Wollishofen.

Zürich WiedikonZürich Wiedikon, Zurich, Switzerland Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich Wiedikon from Zurich city centre

Zürich Wiedikon is 2 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

BusN9 · 10m · $4

Tram11, 15, 4, 9, E · 14m · $2 · every ~17 min

Zürich Wiedikon train station facilities and services

Zürich Wiedikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Marktküche, Restaurant Volkshaus

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Zürich Wiedikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Zürich Wiedikon. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Zürich Wiedikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Zürich Wiedikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Wiedikon.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Ascot, Hotel Glockenhof, Hotel St. Gotthard.

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Important Stations and Airports in Lucerne and Zurich

Which Lucerne station do trains to Zurich leave from?

Getting to Luzern Bhf from Lucerne city centre

Luzern Bhf train station facilities and services

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Tickets and information

Luggage and lost property

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Bike and car services

Accessibility

Shops, hotels and contact

Getting to Luzern Allmend/Messe from Lucerne city centre

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Which Zurich station do trains from Lucerne arrive at?

Getting to Zürich Oerlikon from Zurich city centre

Zürich Oerlikon train station facilities and services

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Bike and car services

Accessibility

Shops, hotels and contact

Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre

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Getting to Zürich Altstetten from Zurich city centre

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