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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Lucerne

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 28 Sept

Cheapest price on 28 Sept

28S$

Average ticket price on 28 Sept

38S$

Fastest journey on 28 Sept

41 m

Average journey duration on 28 Sept

41 m

Trains on 28 Sept

143

Distance

40 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Zurich to Lucerne will cost around 38S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 28S$.

Fast trains

On Mon, 28 Sept, we found 143 trains from Zurich to Lucerne, including 54 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .

The slowest trains will take 41 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 2564 | 2564
5:35 AM0h50
Zurich HB
6:25 AMLucerne station
28 S$1One-way
0 changes
IR 70 2647 | 2647
12:08 AM0h59
Zurich HB
1:07 AMLucerne station
28 S$1One-way
0 changes
IR 75 2590 | 2590
10:35 PM0h50
Zurich HB
11:25 PMLucerne station
29 S$1One-way
0 changes
IR 75 2592 | 2592
11:35 PM0h50
Zurich HB
12:25 AMLucerne station
30 S$1One-way
0 changes
IR 2155 | 2155 · IR 75 2564 | 2564
5:23 AM1h02
Zurich Altstetten
6:25 AMLucerne station
30 S$1One-way
1 change

Live departures

Zurich to Lucerne train times

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

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
S 5 18573 \| 18573 · IR 75 2132 \| 2132	7:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	8:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18673 \| 18673 · IR 75 2132 \| 2132	7:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	8:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2132 \| 2132	7:35 PM Zurich HB	0h50	8:25 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3280 \| 3280	7:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	8:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18675 \| 18675 · IR 70 2639 \| 2639	7:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	8:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19177 \| 19177 · IR 70 2639 \| 2639	7:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	8:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2639 \| 2639	8:10 PM Zurich HB	0h41	8:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18577 \| 18577 · IR 75 2134 \| 2134	8:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	9:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18677 \| 18677 · IR 75 2134 \| 2134	8:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	9:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2134 \| 2134	8:35 PM Zurich HB	0h50	9:25 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3282 \| 3282	8:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	9:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18679 \| 18679 · IR 46 2687 \| 2687 · S 3 21382 \| 21382	8:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h30	10:21 PM Lucerne station	2 changes
S 6 18679 \| 18679 · IR 70 2641 \| 2641	8:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	9:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19181 \| 19181 · IR 70 2641 \| 2641	8:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	9:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2641 \| 2641	9:10 PM Zurich HB	0h41	9:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18581 \| 18581 · IR 75 2588 \| 2588	9:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	10:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18681 \| 18681 · IR 75 2588 \| 2588	9:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	10:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2588 \| 2588	9:35 PM Zurich HB	0h50	10:25 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3284 \| 3284	9:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	10:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18683 \| 18683 · IR 70 2643 \| 2643	9:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	10:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19185 \| 19185 · IR 70 2643 \| 2643	9:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	10:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2643 \| 2643	10:10 PM Zurich HB	0h41	10:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18585 \| 18585 · IR 75 2590 \| 2590	10:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	11:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18685 \| 18685 · IR 75 2590 \| 2590	10:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	11:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2590 \| 2590	10:35 PM Zurich HB	0h50	11:25 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3286 \| 3286	10:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	11:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 9 18987 \| 18987 · IR 70 2645 \| 2645	10:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h05	11:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19189 \| 19189 · IR 70 2645 \| 2645	10:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	11:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2645 \| 2645	11:10 PM Zurich HB	0h41	11:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18589 \| 18589 · IR 75 2592 \| 2592	11:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	12:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 9 18989 \| 18989 · IR 75 2592 \| 2592	11:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h09	12:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19191 \| 19191 · IC 8 842 \| 842 · S 29 8992 \| 8992	11:24 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h22	1:46 AM Lucerne station	2 changes
S 8 18891 \| 18891 · IC 8 842 \| 842 · S 29 8992 \| 8992	11:30 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h16	1:46 AM Lucerne station	2 changes
IR 75 2592 \| 2592	11:35 PM Zurich HB	0h50	12:25 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 9 18991 \| 18991 · IR 70 2647 \| 2647	11:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h21	1:07 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19193 \| 19193 · IR 70 2647 \| 2647	11:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h13	1:07 AM Lucerne station	1 change
Monday, 28 September
S 11 19192 \| 19192 · S 29 8994 \| 8994 · S 29 8912 \| 8912	12:05 AM Zurich Altstetten	5h40	5:45 AM Lucerne station	2 changes
IR 70 2647 \| 2647	12:08 AM Zurich HB	0h59	1:07 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 24 20493 \| 20493 · S 1 21111 \| 21111	12:09 AM Zürich Oerlikon	5h29	5:38 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 7 18795 \| 18795 · S 5 18594 \| 18594 · S 1 21111 \| 21111	12:33 AM Zürich Oerlikon	5h05	5:38 AM Lucerne station	2 changes
S 5 18594 \| 18594 · S 1 21111 \| 21111	12:39 AM Zurich HB	4h59	5:38 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 5 18594 \| 18594 · S 1 21111 \| 21111	12:45 AM Zurich Altstetten	4h53	5:38 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18615 \| 18615 · IR 75 2564 \| 2564	5:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	6:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 2155 \| 2155 · IR 75 2564 \| 2564	5:23 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h02	6:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2564 \| 2564	5:35 AM Zurich HB	0h50	6:25 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3252 \| 3252	5:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	6:51 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 9 18919 \| 18919 · IR 70 2611 \| 2611	5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h05	6:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19121 \| 19121 · IR 70 2611 \| 2611	5:54 AM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	6:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2611 \| 2611	6:10 AM Zurich HB	0h41	6:51 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18521 \| 18521 · IR 75 2106 \| 2106	6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	7:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18621 \| 18621 · IR 75 2106 \| 2106	6:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	7:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2106 \| 2106	6:35 AM Zurich HB	0h50	7:25 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18623 \| 18623 · IR 70 2613 \| 2613	6:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	7:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19125 \| 19125 · IR 70 2613 \| 2613	6:54 AM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	7:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2613 \| 2613	7:10 AM Zurich HB	0h41	7:51 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18525 \| 18525 · IR 75 2570 \| 2570	7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	8:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18625 \| 18625 · IR 75 2570 \| 2570	7:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	8:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2570 \| 2570	7:35 AM Zurich HB	0h50	8:25 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3256 \| 3256	7:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	8:51 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 11 19129 \| 19129 · IR 70 2615 \| 2615	7:54 AM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	8:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 3 18329 \| 18329 · IR 70 2615 \| 2615	7:55 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0h56	8:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2615 \| 2615	8:10 AM Zurich HB	0h41	8:51 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18529 \| 18529 · IR 75 2110 \| 2110	8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	9:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18629 \| 18629 · IR 75 2110 \| 2110	8:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	9:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2110 \| 2110	8:35 AM Zurich HB	0h50	9:25 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18631 \| 18631 · IR 70 2617 \| 2617	8:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	9:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19133 \| 19133 · IR 70 2617 \| 2617	8:54 AM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	9:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2617 \| 2617	9:10 AM Zurich HB	0h41	9:51 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18533 \| 18533 · IR 75 2112 \| 2112	9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	10:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18633 \| 18633 · IR 75 2112 \| 2112	9:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	10:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2112 \| 2112	9:35 AM Zurich HB	0h50	10:25 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3260 \| 3260	9:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	10:51 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18635 \| 18635 · IR 70 2619 \| 2619	9:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	10:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18635 \| 18635 · IR 70 30619 \| 30619	9:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	10:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19137 \| 19137 · IR 70 2619 \| 2619	9:54 AM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	10:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19137 \| 19137 · IR 70 30619 \| 30619	9:54 AM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	10:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2619 \| 2619	10:10 AM Zurich HB	0h41	10:51 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 70 30619 \| 30619	10:10 AM Zurich HB	0h41	10:51 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18537 \| 18537 · IR 75 2114 \| 2114	10:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	11:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18637 \| 18637 · IR 75 2114 \| 2114	10:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	11:25 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2114 \| 2114	10:35 AM Zurich HB	0h50	11:25 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3262 \| 3262	10:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	11:51 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18639 \| 18639 · IR 70 2621 \| 2621	10:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	11:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19141 \| 19141 · IR 70 2621 \| 2621	10:54 AM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	11:51 AM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2621 \| 2621	11:10 AM Zurich HB	0h41	11:51 AM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18541 \| 18541 · IR 75 2116 \| 2116	11:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	12:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18641 \| 18641 · IR 75 2116 \| 2116	11:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	12:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2116 \| 2116	11:35 AM Zurich HB	0h50	12:25 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3264 \| 3264	11:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	12:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18643 \| 18643 · IR 70 2623 \| 2623	11:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	12:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19145 \| 19145 · IR 70 2623 \| 2623	11:54 AM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	12:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2623 \| 2623	12:10 PM Zurich HB	0h41	12:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18545 \| 18545 · IR 75 2576 \| 2576	12:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	1:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18645 \| 18645 · IR 75 2576 \| 2576	12:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	1:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2576 \| 2576	12:35 PM Zurich HB	0h50	1:25 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3266 \| 3266	12:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	1:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18647 \| 18647 · IR 70 2625 \| 2625	12:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	1:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19149 \| 19149 · IR 70 2625 \| 2625	12:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	1:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2625 \| 2625	1:10 PM Zurich HB	0h41	1:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18549 \| 18549 · IR 75 2120 \| 2120	1:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	2:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18649 \| 18649 · IR 75 2120 \| 2120	1:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	2:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2120 \| 2120	1:35 PM Zurich HB	0h50	2:25 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3268 \| 3268	1:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	2:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18651 \| 18651 · IR 70 2627 \| 2627	1:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	2:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19153 \| 19153 · IR 70 2627 \| 2627	1:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	2:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2627 \| 2627	2:10 PM Zurich HB	0h41	2:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18553 \| 18553 · IR 75 2122 \| 2122	2:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	3:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18653 \| 18653 · IR 75 2122 \| 2122	2:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	3:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2122 \| 2122	2:35 PM Zurich HB	0h50	3:25 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3270 \| 3270	2:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	3:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 6 18655 \| 18655 · IR 70 2629 \| 2629	2:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h00	3:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18655 \| 18655 · IC 2 877 \| 877+IR VAE 2024 \| 2024	2:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h30	4:21 PM Lucerne station	2 changes
S 11 19157 \| 19157 · IR 70 2629 \| 2629	2:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	3:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2629 \| 2629	3:10 PM Zurich HB	0h41	3:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18557 \| 18557 · IR 75 2580 \| 2580	3:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	4:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18657 \| 18657 · IR 75 2580 \| 2580	3:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	4:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18657 \| 18657 · RE 37 4826 \| 4826 · S 9 21963 \| 21963	3:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h07	5:28 PM Lucerne station	2 changes
IR 75 2580 \| 2580	3:35 PM Zurich HB	0h50	4:25 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 11 19161 \| 19161 · IR 70 2631 \| 2631	3:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	4:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2631 \| 2631	4:10 PM Zurich HB	0h41	4:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18561 \| 18561 · IR 75 2126 \| 2126	4:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	5:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19163 \| 19163 · IR 2567 \| 2567	4:24 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h15	5:39 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2126 \| 2126	4:35 PM Zurich HB	0h50	5:25 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 2567 \| 2567	4:39 PM Zurich HB	1h00	5:39 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 11 19165 \| 19165 · IR 70 2633 \| 2633	4:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	5:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2633 \| 2633	5:10 PM Zurich HB	0h41	5:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18565 \| 18565 · IR 75 2582 \| 2582	5:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	6:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18665 \| 18665 · IR 75 2582 \| 2582	5:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	6:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 11 19167 \| 19167 · IR 2569 \| 2569	5:24 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h15	6:39 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 8 18867 \| 18867 · IR 2569 \| 2569	5:30 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h09	6:39 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2582 \| 2582	5:35 PM Zurich HB	0h50	6:25 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 2569 \| 2569	5:39 PM Zurich HB	1h00	6:39 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 11 19169 \| 19169 · IR 70 2635 \| 2635	5:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	6:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 3 18369 \| 18369 · IR 70 2635 \| 2635	5:55 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0h56	6:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2635 \| 2635	6:10 PM Zurich HB	0h41	6:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18569 \| 18569 · IR 75 2130 \| 2130	6:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h09	7:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 6 18669 \| 18669 · IR 75 2130 \| 2130	6:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h04	7:25 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 75 2130 \| 2130	6:35 PM Zurich HB	0h50	7:25 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
IR 13 3278 \| 3278	6:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	7:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
S 11 19173 \| 19173 · IR 70 2637 \| 2637	6:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	0h57	7:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
S 3 18373 \| 18373 · IR 70 2637 \| 2637	6:55 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0h56	7:51 PM Lucerne station	1 change
IR 70 2637 \| 2637	7:10 PM Zurich HB	0h41	7:51 PM Lucerne station	0 changesdirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Zurich to Lucerne?

The best time to book your train from Zurich to Lucerne is 77 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Zurich to Lucerne route.

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

Trains

from 29S$

Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich to Lucerne

Switzerland

Trains from Zurich to Lucerne run on average 19 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 14S$ if you book in advance.

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 35m.

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

40 km

Average train duration

54m

Cheapest ticket price

14S$

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

35m

First train

12:02 AM

Last train

11:58 PM

Cheapest Month

Aug

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Jul - Sept

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Sun

Least Busy Day

Sat

Best time to book

77 days

Price information

Train companies: SBB from Zurich to Lucerne trainsSBB trains will get you between Zurich and Lucerne from 14S$. 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

35m

Cheapest SBB Price

14S$

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: Zurich to Lucerne train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Lucerne can start from as little as 14S$ when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Zurich to Lucerne is 36S$; 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 Zurich to Lucerne is 35m 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 Zurich to Lucerne leaves at 12:02 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

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

Yes, there are 7 direct trains a day from Zurich to Lucerne with SBB. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

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

A day trip to Lucerne from Zurich is worth doing with a journey time of 35m 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 Zurich and Lucerne including taking a coach and train.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Lucerne

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

Departure train stations in Zurich

Arrival train stations in Lucerne

Which Zurich station do trains to Lucerne leave from?

Trains from Zurich to Lucerne leave from Zürich Oerlikon. The station is 5 km from Zurich city centre at Oerlikon, Zurich, Switzerland.

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 · 3S$ · every ~31 min

9, S · 12m · 6S$ · every ~3 min

BusE · 13m · 5S$

N10 · 14m · 5S$

Tram10, 11, 17, 50, 51, 8 · 12m · 5S$ · 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 · 5S$ · every ~3 min

S11, Sn11, S12, S15, S16, Sn1, Sn, S20, S23, S3, S5, Sn5, S6, Sn6, S7, Sn7, S9, Sn9, S · 3m · 2S$ · every ~43 min

Bus31, 33 · 5m · 3S$ · every ~16 min

N4, N5, N91 · 5m · 3S$

Tram11, 15, 4 · 8m · 3S$ · 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.