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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 Aug 30
$94
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$131
Fastest journey on Aug 30
4 h 28 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
4 h 36 m
Trains on Aug 30
10
Distance
342 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne will cost around $131 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $94.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne without transferring at least once.
ICE 511 · ICE 275 · IR 2467
ICE 275 · IR 2467
ICE 101 · IR 2469
ECE 151 · IR 2469
ICE 593 · ICE 103 · IR 2473
ECE 151 · IR 2469
ICE 915 · ICE 71 · IC 623 · RE 4725
ICE 103 · IR 2473
ICE 513 · ICE 277 · IR 2471
ICE 101 · IR 2469Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a flight costs an average of $271.
Distance: 212 miles (342 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$75 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $271 Average price | $151 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne costing on average $75 (€61).
A bus is $227 (€184) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne costing on average $271 (€220).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 57m.
Bus takes on average 7h 8m.
The journey is about 32m faster (4h 9m by train vs 4h 41m by car) and roughly $75 (€61) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($75 (€61) vs $151 (€122)). 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.
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 Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne trains for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60403 · EC 61 · RE 4711 | Delayed 1:36 AM 2:45 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h10 | 7:55 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IC 60403 · IR 2461 | Delayed 1:36 AM 2:45 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h45 | 8:30 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 60408 · IR 2463 | Delayed 1:47 AM 3:41 AMFrankfurt South station | 5h49 | 9:30 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 60408 · IC 611 · RE 4713 | Delayed 1:47 AM 3:41 AMFrankfurt South station | 5h14 | 8:55 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IC 60471 · IC 613 · RE 4715 | Delayed 2:32 AM 4:32 AMFrankfurt South station | 5h23 | 9:55 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 273 · IR 2465 | Delayed 3:44 AM 5:44 AMFrankfurt South station | 4h46 | 10:30 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 593 · ICE 103 · IR 2473 | Delayed 7:49 AM 9:47 AMFrankfurt South station | 4h43 | 2:30 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 103 · IR 2473 | 9:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h39 | 2:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 71 · IC 623 · RE 4725 | 10:15 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h40 | 2:55 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 915 · ICE 71 · IC 623 · RE 4725 | On time 10:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h33 | 2:55 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 279 · IR 2475 | On time 10:46 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h44 | 3:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 515 · ICE 279 · IR 2475 | Delayed 9:07 AM 10:51 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h39 | 3:30 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
4565 · ICE 105 · IR 2477 | 11:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h10 | 4:30 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2585 · ICE 105 · IR 2477 | On time 11:47 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h43 | 4:30 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 105 · IR 2477 | Delayed 9:55 AM 11:51 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h39 | 4:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
ECE 5 · IC 627 · RE 4729 | 12:15 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h40 | 4:55 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 517 · ICE 371 · IR 2479 | Delayed 11:30 AM 12:51 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h39 | 5:30 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 371 · IR 2479 | 12:51 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h39 | 5:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
4569 · ICE 107 · IR 2481 | 1:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h10 | 6:30 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2587 · ICE 107 · IR 2481 | On time 1:47 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h43 | 6:30 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 107 · IR 2481 | Delayed 11:55 AM 1:51 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h39 | 6:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 73 · EC 67 · RE 4733 | 2:15 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h40 | 6:55 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 919 · ICE 73 · EC 67 · RE 4733 | On time 2:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h33 | 6:55 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 519 · ICE 373 · IR 2483 | Delayed 12:57 PM 2:51 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h39 | 7:30 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
4573 · ICE 109 · IR 2485 | 3:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h10 | 8:30 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2589 · ICE 109 · IR 2485 | Delayed 1:47 PM 3:42 PMFrankfurt South station | 4h48 | 8:30 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 109 · IR 2485 | On time 3:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h39 | 8:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 7 · IC 635 · RE 4737 | 4:15 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h40 | 8:55 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1011 · ICE 7 · IC 635 · RE 4737 | On time 4:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h33 | 8:55 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 611 · ICE 375 · IR 2487 | 4:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h39 | 9:30 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 201 · IR 2489 | On time 5:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h39 | 10:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1013 · ICE 75 · IC 641 · RE 4741 | On time 6:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h33 | 10:55 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 613 · ICE 377 · IC 989 · S 29 | 6:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h54 | 11:45 PM Lucerne station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 203 · IC 2345 | 7:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h14 | 12:05 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, August 30 | |||||
ICE 275 · IR 2467 | On time 6:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h40 | 11:30 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 511 · ICE 275 · IR 2467 | On time 6:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h39 | 11:30 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 101 · IR 2469 | On time 7:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h39 | 12:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
ECE 151 · IR 2469 | On time 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h28 | 12:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 277 · IR 2471 | On time 8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h40 | 1:30 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 513 · ICE 277 · IR 2471 | On time 8:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h39 | 1:30 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
4561 · ICE 103 · IR 2473 | 9:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h10 | 2:30 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€31) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 212 miles (342 km) distance in 4h 3m.
Distance 212 miles (342 km) |
Average train duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€31) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 4h 3m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
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 Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Frankfurt (Main) Süd is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Süd 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: Merals Imbiss, Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg, Freigut, Holbein's
Wi-Fi is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Information desks are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Berg, Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt, Hotel Ritter, Lindner Main Plaza.
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.
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