- Must visit
Swiss Museum of Transport
Swiss Transport Museum with trains, planes, cars, simulators, and media exhibits. Lucerne’s top family-friendly museum.
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
1 h 1 m
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Lucerne will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 31 trains that leave Bern for Lucerne on Wed, Jul 22, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct trains cover the 66 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 1 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.
RE 7 4369 | 4369
IC 61 616 | 616 · RE 24 4721 | 4721
ICE 106 | 106 · IR 27 2471 | 2471
IR 15 2517 | 2517
IC 6 610 | 610 · RE 24 4715 | 4715
IR 15 2509 | 2509
IR 15 2511 | 2511
IR 15 2517 | 2517
IR 15 2519 | 2519
IR 15 2513 | 2513Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 14m.
The journey is about 8m faster (1h 9m by train vs 1h 17m by car) and roughly $31 (€26) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($40 (€33) vs $72 (€59)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Lucerne trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 15 2509 | 2509 | 8:00 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h01 | 9:01 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 960 | 960 · S 29 8928 | 8928 · S 1 21128 | 21128 | 8:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h41 | 9:45 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IC 6 960 | 960 · IR 27 2463 | 2463 | 8:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h26 | 9:30 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 610 | 610 · RE 24 4715 | 4715 | 8:33 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h22 | 9:55 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 7 4363 | 4363 | 8:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h27 | 10:03 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2363 | 2363 · IC 21 667 | 667 | 8:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h27 | 10:05 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2511 | 2511 | 9:00 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h01 | 10:01 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2552 | 2552 · S 29 8932 | 8932 · S 1 21132 | 21132 | 9:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h41 | 10:45 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2552 | 2552 · IR 27 2465 | 2465 | 9:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h26 | 10:30 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 612 | 612 · RE 24 4717 | 4717 | 9:33 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h22 | 10:55 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 7 4365 | 4365 | 9:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h27 | 11:03 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2513 | 2513 | 10:00 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h01 | 11:01 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 964 | 964 · S 29 8936 | 8936 · S 1 21136 | 21136 | 10:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h41 | 11:45 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IC 61 964 | 964 · IR 27 2467 | 2467 | 10:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h26 | 11:30 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
EC 60 | 60 · RE 24 4719 | 4719 | 10:33 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h22 | 11:55 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 7 4367 | 4367 | 10:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h27 | 12:03 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2367 | 2367 · IC 21 671 | 671 | 10:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h27 | 12:05 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2515 | 2515 | 11:00 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h01 | 12:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 966 | 966 · S 29 8940 | 8940 · S 1 21140 | 21140 | 11:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h41 | 12:45 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IC 6 966 | 966 · IR 27 2469 | 2469 | 11:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h26 | 12:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 616 | 616 · RE 24 4721 | 4721 | 11:33 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h22 | 12:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 7 4369 | 4369 | 11:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h27 | 1:03 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2517 | 2517 | 12:00 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h01 | 1:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 106 | 106 · S 29 8944 | 8944 · S 1 21144 | 21144 | 12:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h41 | 1:45 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 106 | 106 · IR 27 2471 | 2471 | 12:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h26 | 1:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 618 | 618 · RE 24 4723 | 4723 | 12:33 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h22 | 1:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 7 4371 | 4371 | 12:36 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h27 | 2:03 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2371 | 2371 · IC 21 675 | 675 | 12:38 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h27 | 2:05 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2519 | 2519 | 1:00 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h01 | 2:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 970 | 970 · IR 27 2473 | 2473 | 1:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h26 | 2:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 970 | 970 · S 29 8948 | 8948 · S 1 21148 | 21148 | 1:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h41 | 2:45 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Bern to Lucerne run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 41 miles (66 km) distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 41 miles (66 km) |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Lucerne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lucerne trip today.
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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern 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 Bern to Lucerne trains use the Bern Hauptbahnhof to Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof. Use this guide to compare Bern and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bern Hauptbahnhof 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, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Lötschberg, Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Hotel Savoy Bern, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.
Bern Wankdorf is 2 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
Bern Wankdorf 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 options include: Restaurant Wankdorf, Pizzeria Da Vinci
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Wankdorf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Wankdorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Wankdorf: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Stay KooooK Bern Wankdorf, Novotel Bern Expo, Ibis Bern Expo.
Bern Europaplatz is 3 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
Bern Europaplatz 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, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Rosengarten, Restaurant Marzilibrücke
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Europaplatz. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Europaplatz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Europaplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Europaplatz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Europaplatz: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Bern Expo, Hotel Savoy Bern, Hotel National Bern.
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.
Luzern Allmend/Messe is 1 km from Lucerne city centre. Public transport options include:
Luzern Allmend/Messe has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
ATMs are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
Available at Luzern Allmend/Messe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luzern Allmend/Messe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
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