Berlin to Lucerne train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,RE,EC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Lucerne

Showing times and prices for Jul 20

Cheapest price

$131

Average price

$185

Fastest journey

8 h 37 m

Average duration

8 h 43 m

Trains per day

9

Distance

710 km

Cheap tickets

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 $185 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $131.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Berlin to Lucerne without transferring at least once.

FlixTrainFlixTrain · FlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
11:28AM13h57
Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße)
01:25AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
$1311One-way
2 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
01:23PM12h02
Berlin Hbf
01:25AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
$1311One-way
1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain · FlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
11:37AM13h48
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
01:25AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
$1331One-way
2 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain · FlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
11:37AM13h48
Berlin Südkreuz station
01:25AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
$1331One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 942 · ICE 75 · IR 2481
09:48AM8h42
Berlin Hbf
06:30PMLucerne station
$2271One-way
2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Lucerne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, and a flight costs an average of €110.

Distance: 441 miles (710 km)

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Flight

€95

Average price

€64

Average price

Cheapest

€240

Average price

10h 12m

Average total duration

9h 42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

13h 45m

Average total duration

13h 15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 6m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.7 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

2.1 - 4.3kg

CO2 emissions

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Berlin to Lucerne train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, July 20
Last updated at 5:59 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
deutsche_bahnICE 279 · IC 977 · IR 2331
On time
6:28 AM Berlin Hbf
8h37
3:05 PM Lucerne station
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 279 · IR 2479
On time
6:28 AM Berlin Hbf
9h02
3:30 PM Lucerne station
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 597 · ICE 107 · IC 979 · IC 683
On time
7:26 AM Berlin Hbf
8h39
4:05 PM Lucerne station
3 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 942 · ICE 75 · IR 2481
On time
7:48 AM Berlin Hbf
8h42
4:30 PM Lucerne station
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 371 · IR 2335
On time
8:28 AM Berlin Hbf
8h37
5:05 PM Lucerne station
1 transfer
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain · FlixTrain+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:28 AM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße)
13h57
11:25 PM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)2 transfers
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain · FlixTrain+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:37 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
13h48
11:25 PM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)2 transfers
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain · FlixTrain+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:37 AM Berlin Südkreuz station
13h48
11:25 PM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)2 transfers
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:23 AM Berlin Hbf
12h02
11:25 PM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)1 transfer

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Berlin to Lucerne?

The best time to book your train from Berlin to Lucerne is 56 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Berlin to Lucerne route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Berlin 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 Berlin to Lucerne.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Berlin to Lucerne

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Trains from Berlin to Lucerne run on average 12 times per day, taking around 9h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) if you book in advance.
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
441 miles (710 km)
Average train duration
9h 42m
Cheapest ticket price
$51 (€41)
Trains per day
12
Fastest train
8h 15m
First train
00:05
Last train
23:54
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

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain from Berlin to Lucerne trains

Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain trains will get you from Berlin to Lucerne from $37 (€30). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Train information from Berlin to Lucerne with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 8 h 8 min
  • Cheapest Price: $37
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 10 a day

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