Lucerne to Zurich train with SBB

Tue, 30 Jun
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucerne to Zurich

Showing times and prices for 30 Jun

Cheapest price

25S$

Average price

41S$

Fastest journey

42 m

Average duration

42 m

Trains per day

141

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 41S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 25S$.

Fast trains

Of the 141 trains that leave Lucerne for Zurich every day 52 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 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.

  • SBBIR 75 2587 | 2587
    8:35 PM0h50
    Lucerne station
    9:25 PMZurich HB
    25 S$1One-way
    0 changes
  • SBBIR 75 2587 | 2587 · IC 1 733 | 733
    8:35 PM1h07
    Lucerne station
    9:42 PMZürich Oerlikon
    26 S$1One-way
    1 change
  • SBBIR 75 2587 | 2587 · S 5 18582 | 18582
    8:35 PM1h09
    Lucerne station
    9:44 PMZurich Altstetten
    27 S$1One-way
    1 change
  • SBBIR 75 2135 | 2135
    7:35 PM0h50
    Lucerne station
    8:25 PMZurich HB
    29 S$1One-way
    0 changes
  • SBBIR 75 2107 | 2107
    5:35 AM0h50
    Lucerne station
    6:25 AMZurich HB
    29 S$1One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Lucerne to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 6S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 6S$, and a train costs an average of 18S$.

Distance: 40 km

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Train
Coach

41S$

Average Price

36S$

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

44m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 20m

Average total duration

50m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

SBB

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Live departures

Lucerne to Zurich train times

The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Zurich trains for today, Monday, 29 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
SBBIR 70 2632 | 2632 · S 11 19168 | 191685:09 PM Lucerne station
0h56
6:05 PM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 70 2632 | 26325:09 PM Lucerne station
0h42
5:51 PM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2632 | 2632 · S 6 18668 | 186685:09 PM Lucerne station
0h59
6:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 75 2131 | 21315:35 PM Lucerne station
0h50
6:25 PM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 75 2131 | 2131 · S 5 18570 | 185705:35 PM Lucerne station
1h09
6:44 PM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 75 2131 | 2131 · IC 1 727 | 7275:35 PM Lucerne station
1h07
6:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 70 2634 | 2634 · S 11 19172 | 191726:09 PM Lucerne station
0h56
7:05 PM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 70 2634 | 26346:09 PM Lucerne station
0h42
6:51 PM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2634 | 26346:09 PM Lucerne station
1h05
7:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2634 | 2634 · S 6 18672 | 186726:09 PM Lucerne station
0h59
7:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 75 2133 | 2133 · S 5 18574 | 185746:35 PM Lucerne station
1h09
7:44 PM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 75 2133 | 21336:35 PM Lucerne station
0h50
7:25 PM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 75 2133 | 2133 · IC 1 729 | 7296:35 PM Lucerne station
1h07
7:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 70 2636 | 2636 · S 11 19176 | 191767:09 PM Lucerne station
0h56
8:05 PM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 70 2636 | 26367:09 PM Lucerne station
0h42
7:51 PM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2636 | 2636 · S 6 18676 | 186767:09 PM Lucerne station
0h59
8:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 70 2636 | 26367:09 PM Lucerne station
1h05
8:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon0 changesdirect
SBBIR 75 2135 | 2135 · S 5 18578 | 185787:35 PM Lucerne station
1h09
8:44 PM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 75 2135 | 21357:35 PM Lucerne station
0h50
8:25 PM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 75 2135 | 2135 · IC 1 731 | 7317:35 PM Lucerne station
1h07
8:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 70 2638 | 26388:09 PM Lucerne station
0h42
8:51 PM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2638 | 2638 · S 11 19180 | 191808:09 PM Lucerne station
0h56
9:05 PM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 70 2638 | 26388:09 PM Lucerne station
1h05
9:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2638 | 2638 · S 6 18680 | 186808:09 PM Lucerne station
0h59
9:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 75 2587 | 25878:35 PM Lucerne station
0h50
9:25 PM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 75 2587 | 2587 · S 5 18582 | 185828:35 PM Lucerne station
1h09
9:44 PM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 75 2587 | 2587 · IC 1 733 | 7338:35 PM Lucerne station
1h07
9:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 70 2640 | 26409:09 PM Lucerne station
0h42
9:51 PM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2640 | 2640 · S 11 19184 | 191849:09 PM Lucerne station
0h56
10:05 PM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 70 2640 | 2640 · S 6 18684 | 186849:09 PM Lucerne station
0h59
10:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 70 2640 | 26409:09 PM Lucerne station
1h05
10:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon0 changesdirect
SBBIR 75 2589 | 25899:35 PM Lucerne station
0h50
10:25 PM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 75 2589 | 2589 · S 5 18586 | 185869:35 PM Lucerne station
1h09
10:44 PM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 70 2642 | 2642 · S 11 19188 | 1918810:09 PM Lucerne station
0h56
11:05 PM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 70 2642 | 264210:09 PM Lucerne station
0h42
10:51 PM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 75 2591 | 259110:35 PM Lucerne station
0h50
11:25 PM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 75 2591 | 2591 · S 5 18590 | 1859010:35 PM Lucerne station
1h09
11:44 PM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 70 2644 | 2644 · S 11 19192 | 1919211:09 PM Lucerne station
0h56
12:05 AM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 70 2644 | 264411:09 PM Lucerne station
0h42
11:51 PM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 75 2593 | 259311:35 PM Lucerne station
0h50
12:25 AM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 75 2593 | 2593 · S 5 18594 | 1859411:35 PM Lucerne station
1h09
12:44 AM Zurich Altstetten1 change
Tuesday, 30 June
SBBS 1 21191 | 21191 · IR 2155 | 215512:30 AM Lucerne station
4h53
5:23 AM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBEV EV1 81430 | 81430 · S 1 31188 | 31188 · RE 2560 | 256012:51 AM Lucerne
4h18
5:09 AM Zürich Oerlikon2 changes
SBBEV EV1 81430 | 81430 · S 1 31188 | 31188 · RE 2560 | 256012:51 AM Lucerne
4h04
4:55 AM Zurich HB2 changes
SBBEV EV1 81430 | 81430 · S 1 31188 | 31188 · RE 2560 | 2560 · S 14 19416 | 1941612:51 AM Lucerne
4h33
5:24 AM Zurich Altstetten3 changes
SBBEV EV1 81430 | 81430 · S 1 31188 | 31188 · S 5 18519 | 1851912:51 AM Lucerne
4h54
5:45 AM Zurich Altstetten2 changes
SBBEV EV1 81430 | 81430 · S 1 31188 | 31188 · RE 2560 | 2560 · B 31 | 20412:51 AM Lucerne
4h25
5:16 AM Zurich3 changes
SBBEV EV2 83001 | 83001 · S 1 21107 | 21107 · IR 35 2353 | 23534:11 AM Lucerne
1h49
6:00 AM Zurich Altstetten2 changes
SBBEV EV1 81010 | 81010 · IR 2562 | 25624:46 AM Lucerne
1h28
6:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBEV EV1 81010 | 81010 · IR 2562 | 2562 · RE 48 4908 | 49084:46 AM Lucerne
1h24
6:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon2 changes
SBBEV EV1 81010 | 81010 · IR 2562 | 25624:46 AM Lucerne
1h10
5:56 AM Zurich HB1 change
SBBEV EV1 81010 | 81010 · IR 2562 | 2562 · S 5 18520 | 185204:46 AM Lucerne
1h28
6:14 AM Zurich Altstetten2 changes
SBBRE 26 30304 | 30304 · RE 12 4757 | 4757 · RE 37 4807 | 48074:54 AM Lucerne station
1h28
6:22 AM Zurich HB2 changes
SBBRE 26 30304 | 30304 · RE 12 4757 | 4757 · RE 37 4807 | 4807 · S 6 18622 | 186224:54 AM Lucerne station
1h44
6:38 AM Zürich Oerlikon3 changes
SBBRE 26 30304 | 30304 · RE 12 4757 | 4757 · RE 37 4807 | 4807 · S 11 19122 | 191224:54 AM Lucerne station
1h41
6:35 AM Zurich Altstetten3 changes
SBBRE 26 30304 | 30304 · RE 12 4757 | 4757 · S 12 19223 | 192234:54 AM Lucerne station
1h44
6:38 AM Zurich Altstetten2 changes
SBBIR 75 2107 | 21075:35 AM Lucerne station
0h50
6:25 AM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 75 2107 | 2107 · IC 1 703 | 7035:35 AM Lucerne station
1h07
6:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 75 2107 | 2107 · S 5 18522 | 185225:35 AM Lucerne station
1h09
6:44 AM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 70 2610 | 26106:09 AM Lucerne station
0h42
6:51 AM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2610 | 2610 · S 11 19124 | 191246:09 AM Lucerne station
0h56
7:05 AM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 70 2610 | 2610 · S 6 18624 | 186246:09 AM Lucerne station
0h59
7:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 2566 | 25666:20 AM Lucerne station
1h00
7:20 AM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 2566 | 2566 · S 11 19126 | 191266:20 AM Lucerne station
1h15
7:35 AM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 2566 | 2566 · S 8 18824 | 188246:20 AM Lucerne station
1h09
7:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 75 2565 | 2565 · IC 1 705 | 7056:35 AM Lucerne station
1h07
7:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 75 2565 | 25656:35 AM Lucerne station
0h50
7:25 AM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 75 2565 | 2565 · S 5 18526 | 185266:35 AM Lucerne station
1h09
7:44 AM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 70 2612 | 26127:09 AM Lucerne station
0h42
7:51 AM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2612 | 2612 · S 11 19128 | 191287:09 AM Lucerne station
0h56
8:05 AM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 70 2612 | 2612 · S 6 18628 | 186287:09 AM Lucerne station
0h59
8:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 70 2612 | 26127:09 AM Lucerne station
1h05
8:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon0 changesdirect
SBBIR 2568 | 2568 · S 11 19130 | 191307:20 AM Lucerne station
1h15
8:35 AM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 2568 | 25687:20 AM Lucerne station
1h00
8:20 AM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 2568 | 2568 · S 8 18828 | 188287:20 AM Lucerne station
1h09
8:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 27 2460 | 2460 · IR 35 2361 | 23617:30 AM Lucerne station
1h30
9:00 AM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 75 2111 | 2111 · S 5 18530 | 185307:35 AM Lucerne station
1h09
8:44 AM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 75 2111 | 2111 · IC 1 707 | 7077:35 AM Lucerne station
1h07
8:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 75 2111 | 21117:35 AM Lucerne station
0h50
8:25 AM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2614 | 26148:09 AM Lucerne station
0h42
8:51 AM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2614 | 2614 · S 11 19132 | 191328:09 AM Lucerne station
0h56
9:05 AM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 70 2614 | 2614 · S 6 18632 | 186328:09 AM Lucerne station
0h59
9:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 75 2571 | 2571 · S 5 18534 | 185348:35 AM Lucerne station
1h09
9:44 AM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 75 2571 | 25718:35 AM Lucerne station
0h50
9:25 AM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 75 2571 | 2571 · IC 1 709 | 7098:35 AM Lucerne station
1h07
9:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 70 2616 | 2616 · S 6 18636 | 186369:09 AM Lucerne station
0h59
10:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 70 2616 | 26169:09 AM Lucerne station
1h05
10:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2616 | 26169:09 AM Lucerne station
0h42
9:51 AM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2616 | 2616 · S 11 19136 | 191369:09 AM Lucerne station
0h56
10:05 AM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 75 2115 | 2115 · S 5 18538 | 185389:35 AM Lucerne station
1h09
10:44 AM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 75 2115 | 21159:35 AM Lucerne station
0h50
10:25 AM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 75 2115 | 2115 · IC 1 711 | 7119:35 AM Lucerne station
1h07
10:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 70 2618 | 2618 · S 11 19140 | 1914010:09 AM Lucerne station
0h56
11:05 AM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 70 2618 | 261810:09 AM Lucerne station
0h42
10:51 AM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2618 | 2618 · S 6 18640 | 1864010:09 AM Lucerne station
0h59
11:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 70 2618 | 261810:09 AM Lucerne station
1h05
11:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon0 changesdirect
SBBIR 75 2117 | 211710:35 AM Lucerne station
0h50
11:25 AM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 75 2117 | 2117 · S 5 18542 | 1854210:35 AM Lucerne station
1h09
11:44 AM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 75 2117 | 2117 · IC 1 713 | 71310:35 AM Lucerne station
1h07
11:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 70 2620 | 262011:09 AM Lucerne station
0h42
11:51 AM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2620 | 2620 · S 11 19144 | 1914411:09 AM Lucerne station
0h56
12:05 PM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 70 2620 | 262011:09 AM Lucerne station
1h05
12:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2620 | 2620 · S 6 18644 | 1864411:09 AM Lucerne station
0h59
12:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 75 2575 | 2575 · S 5 18546 | 1854611:35 AM Lucerne station
1h09
12:44 PM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 75 2575 | 257511:35 AM Lucerne station
0h50
12:25 PM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 75 2575 | 2575 · IC 1 715 | 71511:35 AM Lucerne station
1h07
12:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 70 2622 | 262212:09 PM Lucerne station
0h42
12:51 PM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2622 | 262212:09 PM Lucerne station
1h05
1:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2622 | 2622 · S 11 19148 | 1914812:09 PM Lucerne station
0h56
1:05 PM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 70 2622 | 2622 · S 6 18648 | 1864812:09 PM Lucerne station
0h59
1:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 75 2121 | 2121 · S 5 18550 | 1855012:35 PM Lucerne station
1h09
1:44 PM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 75 2121 | 2121 · IC 1 717 | 71712:35 PM Lucerne station
1h07
1:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 75 2121 | 212112:35 PM Lucerne station
0h50
1:25 PM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2624 | 26241:09 PM Lucerne station
0h42
1:51 PM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2624 | 2624 · S 11 19152 | 191521:09 PM Lucerne station
0h56
2:05 PM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 70 2624 | 26241:09 PM Lucerne station
1h05
2:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2624 | 2624 · S 6 18652 | 186521:09 PM Lucerne station
0h59
2:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 75 2123 | 21231:35 PM Lucerne station
0h50
2:25 PM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 75 2123 | 2123 · S 5 18554 | 185541:35 PM Lucerne station
1h09
2:44 PM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 75 2123 | 2123 · IC 1 719 | 7191:35 PM Lucerne station
1h07
2:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 70 2626 | 2626 · S 11 19156 | 191562:09 PM Lucerne station
0h56
3:05 PM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 70 2626 | 26262:09 PM Lucerne station
0h42
2:51 PM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2626 | 2626 · S 6 18656 | 186562:09 PM Lucerne station
0h59
3:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 70 2626 | 26262:09 PM Lucerne station
1h05
3:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon0 changesdirect
SBBIR 75 2125 | 2125 · IC 1 721 | 7212:35 PM Lucerne station
1h07
3:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 75 2125 | 2125 · S 5 18558 | 185582:35 PM Lucerne station
1h09
3:44 PM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 75 2125 | 21252:35 PM Lucerne station
0h50
3:25 PM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2628 | 2628 · S 11 19160 | 191603:09 PM Lucerne station
0h56
4:05 PM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 70 2628 | 26283:09 PM Lucerne station
0h42
3:51 PM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2628 | 2628 · S 6 18660 | 186603:09 PM Lucerne station
0h59
4:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 70 2628 | 26283:09 PM Lucerne station
1h05
4:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon0 changesdirect
SBBIR 75 2127 | 21273:35 PM Lucerne station
0h50
4:25 PM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 75 2127 | 2127 · S 5 18562 | 185623:35 PM Lucerne station
1h09
4:44 PM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 75 2127 | 2127 · IC 1 723 | 7233:35 PM Lucerne station
1h07
4:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon1 change
SBBIR 70 2630 | 2630 · S 11 19164 | 191644:09 PM Lucerne station
0h56
5:05 PM Zurich Altstetten1 change
SBBIR 70 2630 | 26304:09 PM Lucerne station
0h42
4:51 PM Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2630 | 26304:09 PM Lucerne station
1h05
5:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon0 changesdirect
SBBIR 70 2630 | 2630 · S 6 18664 | 186644:09 PM Lucerne station
0h59
5:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon1 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 56 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.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Lucerne to Zurich

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Trains from Lucerne to Zurich run on average 27 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 18S$ but you can travel from only 6S$ by coach.

There are 10 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 6S$
Distance
40 km
Average train duration
44m
Cheapest ticket price
18S$
Trains per day
27
Direct trains
10
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
14 days
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 6S$

Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Lucerne to Zurich trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Lucerne and Zurich from 6S$. 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
42m
Cheapest Price
18S$
SBB frequency
27 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
42m
Cheapest Price
55S$
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency
25 a day

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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Lucerne to Zurich can start from as little as 18S$ when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lucerne to Zurich is 41S$; 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 10 direct trains a day from Lucerne to Zurich with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Lucerne to Zurich, you can count on SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) 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.
The cheapest month for a train from Lucerne to Zurich is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lucerne and Zurich including taking a train and coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Lucerne and Zurich

Lucerne
Zurich
The major train station for departures in Lucerne is Luzern Bhf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Luzern Bhf for your trip from Lucerne to Zurich.
Luzern BhfWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
14
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Zentralstrasse
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant La Cucina
  • Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance
WC
WC
  • CHF 1
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Monopol Luzern
  • Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel
  • Hotel Central Luzern
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 420 places, covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
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, BahnhofAccessibility
Amenities at train station
AccessibilityAccessibility
Luzern Allmend/MesseParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km

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