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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lugano to Lucerne

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 12 Nov

Cheapest price on 12 Nov: €44
Average ticket price on 12 Nov: €52
Fastest journey on 12 Nov: 1 h 39 m
Average journey duration on 12 Nov: 1 h 39 m
Trains on 12 Nov: 50
Distance: 126 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Lugano to Lucerne will cost around €52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only €44.

Fast trains

On Thu, 12 Nov, we found 50 trains from Lugano to Lucerne, including 6 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 39 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 39 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.

IC 2 882 | 882 · IR 26 2328 | 2328
3:02 PM 1h39
Lugano, Stazione
4:41 PM
Lucerne station
€44
1 One-way
1 change
IC 21 684 | 684
4:02 PM 1h39
Lugano, Stazione
5:41 PM
Lucerne station
€44
1 One-way
0 changes
IC 2 1474 | 1474+IR VAE 2018 | 2018
11:30 AM 1h51
Lugano, Stazione
1:21 PM
Lucerne station
€44
1 One-way
1 change
IC 2 886 | 886 · IR 26 2332 | 2332
5:02 PM 1h39
Lugano, Stazione
6:41 PM
Lucerne station
€45
1 One-way
1 change
IC 21 692 | 692
8:02 PM 1h39
Lugano, Stazione
9:41 PM
Lucerne station
€45
1 One-way
0 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from Lugano to Lucerne

Switzerland

Trains from Lugano to Lucerne run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €36 if you book in advance.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 126 km distance in 1h 32m.

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

Distance

126 km

Average train duration

1h 52m

Cheapest ticket price

€36

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 32m

First train

12:05 AM

Last train

11:18 PM

Cheapest Month

Jun

Cheapest Day

Sat

High Season

Jul - Sept

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Thu

Least Busy Day

Sun

Best time to book

21 days

Price information

Live departures

Lugano to Lucerne train times

The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Lucerne trains for tomorrow, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
B 4 4041 \| 4041 · EC 10 \| 10+IR VAE 2012 \| 2012	8:17 AM Lugano	2h04	10:21 AM Lucerne station	2 changes
EC 10 \| 10+IR VAE 2012 \| 2012	8:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	1h51	10:21 AM Lucerne station	1 change
B 4 4049 \| 4049 · IC 2 870 \| 870 · IR 26 2316 \| 2316	8:47 AM Lugano	1h54	10:41 AM Lucerne station	2 changes
IC 2 870 \| 870 · IR 26 2316 \| 2316	9:02 AM Lugano, Stazione	1h39	10:41 AM Lucerne station	1 change
B 4 4057 \| 4057 · EC 12 \| 12+IR VAE 2014 \| 2014	9:17 AM Lugano	2h04	11:21 AM Lucerne station	2 changes
EC 12 \| 12+IR VAE 2014 \| 2014	9:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	1h51	11:21 AM Lucerne station	1 change
B 4 4065 \| 4065 · IC 21 672 \| 672	9:47 AM Lugano	1h54	11:41 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IC 21 672 \| 672	10:02 AM Lugano, Stazione	1h39	11:41 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
B 4 4073 \| 4073 · EC 14 \| 14+IR VAE 2016 \| 2016	10:17 AM Lugano	2h04	12:21 PM Lucerne station	2 changes
EC 14 \| 14+IR VAE 2016 \| 2016	10:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	1h51	12:21 PM Lucerne station	1 change
B 4 4081 \| 4081 · IC 2 874 \| 874 · IR 26 2320 \| 2320	10:47 AM Lugano	1h54	12:41 PM Lucerne station	2 changes
IC 2 874 \| 874 · IR 26 2320 \| 2320	11:02 AM Lugano, Stazione	1h39	12:41 PM Lucerne station	1 change
B 4 4089 \| 4089 · IC 2 1474 \| 1474+IR VAE 2018 \| 2018	11:17 AM Lugano	2h04	1:21 PM Lucerne station	2 changes
IC 2 1474 \| 1474+IR VAE 2018 \| 2018	11:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	1h51	1:21 PM Lucerne station	1 change
B 4 4097 \| 4097 · EC 178 \| 178	11:47 AM Lugano	1h54	1:41 PM Lucerne station	1 change
EC 178 \| 178	12:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h39	1:41 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
B 4 4105 \| 4105 · EC 150 \| 150+IR VAE 2020 \| 2020	12:17 PM Lugano	2h04	2:21 PM Lucerne station	2 changes
EC 150 \| 150+IR VAE 2020 \| 2020	12:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h51	2:21 PM Lucerne station	1 change
B 4 4113 \| 4113 · IC 2 878 \| 878 · IR 26 2324 \| 2324	12:47 PM Lugano	1h54	2:41 PM Lucerne station	2 changes
IC 2 878 \| 878 · IR 26 2324 \| 2324	1:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h39	2:41 PM Lucerne station	1 change
B 4 4121 \| 4121 · EC 30 \| 30+IR VAE 2022 \| 2022	1:17 PM Lugano	2h04	3:21 PM Lucerne station	2 changes
EC 30 \| 30+IR VAE 2022 \| 2022	1:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h51	3:21 PM Lucerne station	1 change
B 4 4129 \| 4129 · IC 21 680 \| 680	1:47 PM Lugano	1h54	3:41 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IC 21 680 \| 680	2:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h39	3:41 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
B 4 4139 \| 4139 · EC 16 \| 16+IR VAE 2024 \| 2024	2:17 PM Lugano	2h04	4:21 PM Lucerne station	2 changes
EC 16 \| 16+IR VAE 2024 \| 2024	2:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h51	4:21 PM Lucerne station	1 change
B 4 4145 \| 4145 · IC 2 882 \| 882 · IR 26 2328 \| 2328	2:47 PM Lugano	1h54	4:41 PM Lucerne station	2 changes
IC 2 882 \| 882 · IR 26 2328 \| 2328	3:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h39	4:41 PM Lucerne station	1 change
B 4 4153 \| 4153 · EC 32 \| 32+IR VAE 2026 \| 2026	3:17 PM Lugano	2h04	5:21 PM Lucerne station	2 changes
EC 32 \| 32+IR VAE 2026 \| 2026	3:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h51	5:21 PM Lucerne station	1 change
B 4 4163 \| 4163 · IC 21 684 \| 684	3:46 PM Lugano	1h55	5:41 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IC 21 684 \| 684	4:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h39	5:41 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
B 5 5172 \| 5172 · EC 20 \| 20+IR VAE 2028 \| 2028	4:12 PM Lugano	2h09	6:21 PM Lucerne station	2 changes
B 1 1208 \| 1208 · S 10 25128 \| 25128 · EC 20 \| 20+IR VAE 2028 \| 2028	4:12 PM Lugano	2h09	6:21 PM Lucerne station	3 changes
EC 20 \| 20+IR VAE 2028 \| 2028	4:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h51	6:21 PM Lucerne station	1 change
B 4 4177 \| 4177 · IC 2 886 \| 886 · IR 26 2332 \| 2332	4:46 PM Lugano	1h55	6:41 PM Lucerne station	2 changes
IC 2 886 \| 886 · IR 26 2332 \| 2332	5:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h39	6:41 PM Lucerne station	1 change
B 3 3292 \| 3292 · EC 22 \| 22+IR VAE 2030 \| 2030	5:14 PM Lugano	2h07	7:21 PM Lucerne station	2 changes
EC 22 \| 22+IR VAE 2030 \| 2030	5:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h51	7:21 PM Lucerne station	1 change
B 4 4193 \| 4193 · IC 21 688 \| 688	5:46 PM Lugano	1h55	7:41 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IC 21 688 \| 688	6:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h39	7:41 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
B 461 560 \| 560 · EC 24 \| 24+IR VAE 2032 \| 2032	6:14 PM Lugano	2h07	8:21 PM Lucerne station	2 changes
EC 24 \| 24+IR VAE 2032 \| 2032	6:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h51	8:21 PM Lucerne station	1 change
B 4 4209 \| 4209 · IC 2 890 \| 890 · IR 26 2336 \| 2336	6:46 PM Lugano	1h55	8:41 PM Lucerne station	2 changes
IC 2 890 \| 890 · IR 26 2336 \| 2336	7:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h39	8:41 PM Lucerne station	1 change
B 4 4219 \| 4219 · EC 36 \| 36+IR VAE 2034 \| 2034	7:17 PM Lugano	2h04	9:21 PM Lucerne station	2 changes
EC 36 \| 36+IR VAE 2034 \| 2034	7:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h51	9:21 PM Lucerne station	1 change
B 4 4227 \| 4227 · IC 21 692 \| 692	7:47 PM Lugano	1h54	9:41 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IC 21 692 \| 692	8:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h39	9:41 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
EC 26 \| 26 · S 3 21382 \| 21382	8:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h51	10:21 PM Lucerne station	1 change

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Why should you book Lugano to Lucerne trains with Omio?

SBB as well as Gotthard Panorama Express or Rhatische Bahn offer trains services from Lugano to Lucerne.

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Train companies: SBB, Gotthard Panorama Express, Rhatische Bahn from Lugano to Lucerne trainsSBB, Gotthard Panorama Express, Rhatische Bahn trains will get you between Lugano and Lucerne from €36. 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

1h 32m

Cheapest SBB Price

€36

SBB frequency

6 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

Rhatische Bahn

About

The Rhatische Bahn is a Swiss railway network that operates throughout the country. It is one of the most extensive and reliable railway networks in Europe, with over 1,000 km of track. The Rhatische Bahn operates a variety of train types, including the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, and InterRegio. The Glacier Express is a scenic train that travels between Zermatt and St. Moritz, while the Bernina Express is a panoramic train that travels between Chur and Tirano. The InterRegio is a regional train that connects major cities in Switzerland. The Rhatische Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and multi-day tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a variety of food and beverage options.The most popular routes for the Rhatische Bahn are the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, and InterRegio. These routes offer stunning views of the Swiss Alps, as well as convenient access to major cities in Switzerland.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Rhatische Bahn Duration

5h 29m

Cheapest Rhatische Bahn Price

€70

Rhatische Bahn frequency

1 a day

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to fare conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled services

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant cars on some routes, bistro service available

Seat reservation

Seat reservations recommended during peak seasons and holidays, additional fee applies

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible trains, ramps available, assistance for boarding/alighting

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket

Quiet zone

Gotthard Panorama Express

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Gotthard Panorama Express Duration

5h 29m

Cheapest Gotthard Panorama Express Price

€70

Gotthard Panorama Express frequency

1 a day

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Lugano and Lucerne

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

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

FAQs: Lugano to Lucerne train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lugano 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.

Cheap train tickets from Lugano to Lucerne can start from as little as €36 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lugano to Lucerne is €66; 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 Lugano to Lucerne is 1h 32m to travel the 126 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 Lugano to Lucerne leaves at 12:05 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Lugano to Lucerne leaves at 11:18 pm.

Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day from Lugano to Lucerne with SBB, Gotthard Panorama Express, Rhatische Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Lugano to Lucerne. You can choose between SBB. SBB trains take around 1h 32m

Yes, you can take a night train from Lugano to Lucerne with SBB. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.

A day trip to Lucerne from Lugano is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 32m 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 Lugano and Lucerne including taking a train and coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Lugano and Lucerne

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

Departure train stations in Lugano

Arrival train stations in Lucerne

Which Lugano station do trains to Lucerne leave from?

Trains from Lugano to Lucerne leave from Lugano, Stazione. The station is from Lugano city centre at 6900 Lugano, Switzerland.

Lugano, Stazione6900 Lugano, Switzerland Accessibility

City-centre transport

Getting to Lugano, Stazione from Lugano city centre

Bus6 · 7m · €3 · every ~10 min

6 · 10m · €3 · every ~10 min

461 · 12m · €6 · every ~5 min

Lugano, Stazione train station facilities and services

Lugano, Stazione has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Lugano, Stazione.

Which Lucerne station do trains from Lugano arrive at?

Trains from Lugano to Lucerne most often arrive at Luzern Bhf. Some services arrive at Luzern Bahnhofquai, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Lucerne arrival station.

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 · €4 · every ~7 min

BusEv1 · 17m · €9

72 · 22m · €3 · 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.