- 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
$45
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Buchs to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Buchs to Lucerne will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 2 trains that leave Buchs for Lucerne on Fri, Jul 31, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct trains cover the 90 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest trains will take 2 h 10 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buchs to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. 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 $35, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m 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.
Tickets start at around $45 (€37) compared to roughly $84 (€69) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€32). The journey takes 2h 36m versus 1h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with SBB.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Buchs to Lucerne trains for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 13 2205 | 2205 · ICE 108 | 108 · IR 70 2619 | 2619 | 8:45 AM Buchs SG | 2h06 | 10:51 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 13 3262 | 3262 | 8:45 AM Buchs SG | 3h06 | 11:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3257 | 3257 · IR 35 2364 | 2364 · IR 75 2114 | 2114 | 9:15 AM Buchs SG | 2h10 | 11:25 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 13 2207 | 2207 · IC 3 768 | 768 · IR 70 2621 | 2621 | 9:45 AM Buchs SG | 2h06 | 11:51 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 13 3264 | 3264 | 9:45 AM Buchs SG | 3h06 | 12:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3259 | 3259 · IR 35 2366 | 2366 · IR 75 2116 | 2116 | 10:15 AM Buchs SG | 2h10 | 12:25 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 13 2209 | 2209 · IC 3 770 | 770 · IR 70 2623 | 2623 | 10:45 AM Buchs SG | 2h06 | 12:51 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 13 3266 | 3266 | 10:45 AM Buchs SG | 3h06 | 1:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3261 | 3261 · IR 35 2368 | 2368 · IR 75 2576 | 2576 | 11:15 AM Buchs SG | 2h10 | 1:25 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 13 3268 | 3268 | 11:45 AM Buchs SG | 3h06 | 2:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 2211 | 2211 · IC 3 772 | 772 · IR 70 2625 | 2625 | 11:45 AM Buchs SG | 2h06 | 1:51 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 13 3263 | 3263 · IR 35 2370 | 2370 · IR 75 2120 | 2120 | 12:15 PM Buchs SG | 2h10 | 2:25 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 13 3270 | 3270 | 12:45 PM Buchs SG | 3h06 | 3:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 2213 | 2213 · ICE 104 | 104 · IR 70 2627 | 2627 | 12:45 PM Buchs SG | 2h06 | 2:51 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 13 3269 | 3269 · IC 3 576 | 576 · IR 55 1778 | 1778 · RE 24 4731 | 4731 | 3:15 PM Buchs SG | 2h40 | 5:55 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
IR 13 3269 | 3269 · IR 35 2376 | 2376 · IR 75 2126 | 2126 | 3:15 PM Buchs SG | 2h10 | 5:25 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 13 2219 | 2219 · IC 3 780 | 780 · IR 70 2633 | 2633 | 3:45 PM Buchs SG | 2h06 | 5:51 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 13 3271 | 3271 · IR 35 2378 | 2378 · IR 75 2582 | 2582 | 4:15 PM Buchs SG | 2h10 | 6:25 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 13 2221 | 2221 · IC 3 782 | 782 · IR 70 2635 | 2635 | 4:45 PM Buchs SG | 2h06 | 6:51 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 13 3278 | 3278 | 4:45 PM Buchs SG | 3h06 | 7:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 AM Buchs | 2h10 | 7:25 AM Lucerne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 AM Buchs | 2h10 | 8:25 AM Lucerne | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Buchs to Lucerne run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 55 miles (90 km) distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 55 miles (90 km) |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 12:19 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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.
Official public transport app
Luzern Verkehrshaus -> Luzern Bahnhof, Lucerne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Buchs 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 Buchs to Lucerne trains use the Buchs SG to Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof. Use this guide to compare Buchs and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Buchs SG has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Buchserhof, Restaurant City Buchs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Buchs SG. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Buchs SG. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Buchs SG: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Buchs SG: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Buchs SG.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Buchserhof, Hotel City Buchs, Hotel Restaurant Landgasthof Werdenberg.
Buchs, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Buchs, Bahnhof.
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.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need