The cheapest and fastest trains from Airolo to Lucerne
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Airolo to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Airolo to Lucerne will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 2 trains that leave Airolo for Lucerne on Sun, Dec 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 63 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 44 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.




Live departures
Airolo to Lucerne train times
The table below shows live departures for Airolo to Lucerne trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 26 2324 | 2324 | 11:57 AM Airolo station | 1h44 | 1:41 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
![]() | 6:57 AM Airolo | 1h44 | 8:41 AM Lucerne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:57 AM Airolo | 1h44 | 9:41 AM Lucerne | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Airolo to Lucerne
Trains from Airolo to Lucerne run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:38, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 39 miles (63 km) distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 39 miles (63 km) |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€25) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 00:38 |
Last train 23:18 |
Train companies: SBB, Südostbahn from Airolo to Lucerne trainsSBB, Südostbahn trains will get you between Airolo and Lucerne from $32 (€25). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Airolo to Lucerne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Airolo 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Airolo to Lucerne
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with limited spaces.
- Caseificio del Gottardo
- Ristorante San Gottardo
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Forni
- Chalet Stella Alpina
- 70 places, covered
- Free
- Bus: Local bus services available
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Zentralstrasse.
- Restaurant La Cucina
- Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Monopol Luzern
- Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel
- Hotel Central Luzern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 420 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to Germany, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Boat connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Lake Lucerne boats
- Train: SBB services to various destinations
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Bahnhofplatz.
- Restaurant Schiff
- Restaurant Opus
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 1
- Hotel des Balances
- Hotel Monopol Luzern
- Hotel Waldstätterhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1700 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-14 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: connections to bus and trolleybus services
- Hall 3: ferry terminal for Lake Lucerne
- Bus: Several lines available
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
- Boat: Lake Lucerne ferries
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