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Swiss Museum of Transport
Swiss Transport Museum with trains, planes, cars, simulators, and media exhibits. Lucerne’s top family-friendly museum.
Cheapest price on Oct 29
$59
Average ticket price on Oct 29
$90
Fastest journey on Oct 29
8 h 22 m
Average journey duration on Oct 29
8 h 47 m
Trains on Oct 29
10
Distance
710 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Lucerne will cost around $90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
It's difficult to get from Berlin to Lucerne without transferring at least once.
ICE 609 · IC 60408 · IC 611 · RE 4713
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ICE 273 · IC 667
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ICE 279 · IR 2327
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ICE 1503 · ICE 595 · ECE 5 · IC 627
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ICE 595 · ECE 5 · IC 627 · RE 4729
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Trains from Berlin to Lucerne run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 but you can travel from only $44 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 441 miles (710 km) distance in 7h 40m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Berlin to Lucerne.
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Lucerne trains for today, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 1105 · ICE 698 · 17739 · 32470 | On time 5:58 PM Berlin Hbf | 13h53 | 7:51 AM Lucerne station | 5 transfers | |
ICE 699 · IC 60403 · IC 663 | On time 9:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 10h38 | 8:05 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 699 · IC 60403 · EC 61 · RE 4711 | On time 9:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 10h28 | 7:55 AM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 609 · IC 60408 · IC 611 · RE 4713 | On time 10:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 10h26 | 8:55 AM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 609 · IC 60408 · IR 2315 | On time 10:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 10h36 | 9:05 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 273 · IC 667 | On time 12:08 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h57 | 10:05 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 277 · IR 2323 | On time 4:41 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h24 | 1:05 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 279 · IR 2327 | On time 6:43 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h22 | 3:05 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 595 · ECE 5 · IC 627 · RE 4729 | On time 7:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h28 | 4:55 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 595 · ECE 5 · IC 627 | On time 7:37 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h18 | 4:55 PM Lucerne station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 371 · IR 2331 | On time 8:43 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h22 | 5:05 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 9:49 AM Berlin Hbf | 15h36 | 1:25 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 9:56 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 15h29 | 1:25 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Berlin to Lucerne with Deutsche Bahn. Night trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn. High-speed trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn. Regional trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Swiss Transport Museum with trains, planes, cars, simulators, and media exhibits. Lucerne’s top family-friendly museum.
Collection of Pablo Picasso works in a historic building once linked to the artist’s celebrated 1930s Lucerne exhibition.
Jean Nouvel-designed art museum showing modern and contemporary works in a superb lakeside cultural complex.
Preserved old town square lined with frescoed historic buildings, fountains, and guild houses. A classic Lucerne photo stop.
Car-free riverside promenade beside the Reuss with shops and facades. Ideal for strolling between major old town sights.
Elegant lakefront promenade with mountain views, grand hotels, and access to the KKL and boat piers.
Crisp potato rösti from Central Switzerland, often served plain or topped. It is a beloved Swiss staple found in Lucerne homes and taverns.
Rich melted cheese with bread, potatoes, or pickles. A classic Swiss communal meal that reflects alpine dairy traditions popular around Lucerne.
Melted raclette cheese scraped over potatoes and pickles. It is a hearty mountain dish widely enjoyed across Switzerland, including Lucerne.
Elegant fine dining focused on creative French-Swiss cuisine with lake views and a long-standing reputation for special occasions.
Historic riverside restaurant known for Lucerne classics like Chügelipastete in a traditional setting near the old town.
Refined lakeside dining with seasonal Swiss cuisine and polished service in the grand Hotel Schweizerhof.
Lucerne is pricier than most European cities, with high hotel rates, meals, and local transport, especially in peak tourist season.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up taxi fares and leave small change at cafes.
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Luzern Verkehrshaus -> Luzern Bahnhof, Lucerne
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Lucerne.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin 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.

Most Berlin to Lucerne trains use the Berlin Hbf to Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof. Use this guide to compare Berlin and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
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 options include: Restaurant La Cucina, Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Luzern Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Luzern Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Bhf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Monopol Luzern, Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel, Hotel Central Luzern.
Luzern, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern, Bahnhof.
Check train stations information for Berlin and Lucerne, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.