- 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
$63
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Lucerne will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
Of the 25 trains that leave Geneva for Lucerne on Mon, Aug 24, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct trains cover the 190 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest trains will take 3 h 7 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 33 18489 | 18489 · IC 5 543 | 543 · IR 26 2347 | 2347
IR 15 2513 | 2513
IC 1 711 | 711 · IC 61 612 | 612 · RE 24 4717 | 4717
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 · IR 2155 | 2155 · S 29 8912 | 8912
IR 95 1743 | 1743 · IC 51 1645 | 1645 · IR 55 1757 | 1757 · RE 24 4709 | 4709
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IC 21 671 | 671
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 · IR 26 2319 | 2319
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · IC 5 513 | 513 · IC 21 667 | 667
IR 90 1807 | 1807 · IC 5 511 | 511 · IR 26 2315 | 2315
IR 15 2515 | 2515Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $174.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price Cheapest | $634 Average price | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Geneva to Lucerne:
A train is $552 (€444) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Lucerne costing on average $634 (€510).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
Train takes on average 3h 11m.
Tickets start at around $82 (€66) compared to roughly $110 (€88) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28 (€22). The journey takes 3h 11m versus 3h 3m 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, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
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 Geneva to Lucerne trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 33 18401 | 18401 · IR 15 2507 | 2507 | 4:08 AM Geneva station | 3h53 | 8:01 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 5 509 | 509 · S 29 8924 | 8924 · S 1 21124 | 21124 | 4:46 AM Geneva station | 3h59 | 8:45 AM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 5 509 | 509 · IC 21 663 | 663 | 4:46 AM Geneva station | 3h19 | 8:05 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 707 | 707 · IC 61 608 | 608 · RE 24 4713 | 4713 | 5:33 AM Geneva station | 3h22 | 8:55 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2509 | 2509 | 5:54 AM Geneva station | 3h07 | 9:01 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1807 | 1807 · IC 5 511 | 511 · S 29 8928 | 8928 · S 1 21128 | 21128 | 6:05 AM Geneva station | 3h40 | 9:45 AM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
IR 90 1807 | 1807 · IC 5 511 | 511 · IR 26 2315 | 2315 | 6:05 AM Geneva station | 3h00 | 9:05 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 709 | 709 · IC 6 610 | 610 · RE 24 4715 | 4715 | 6:35 AM Geneva station | 3h20 | 9:55 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2511 | 2511 | 6:54 AM Geneva station | 3h07 | 10:01 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · IC 5 513 | 513 · IC 21 667 | 667 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 3h00 | 10:05 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · IC 5 513 | 513 · S 29 8932 | 8932 · S 1 21132 | 21132 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 3h40 | 10:45 AM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 711 | 711 · IC 61 612 | 612 · RE 24 4717 | 4717 | 7:35 AM Geneva station | 3h20 | 10:55 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2513 | 2513 | 7:54 AM Geneva station | 3h07 | 11:01 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 · S 29 8936 | 8936 · S 1 21136 | 21136 | 8:05 AM Geneva station | 3h40 | 11:45 AM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 · IR 26 2319 | 2319 | 8:05 AM Geneva station | 3h00 | 11:05 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 713 | 713 · EC 60 | 60 · RE 24 4719 | 4719 | 8:35 AM Geneva station | 3h20 | 11:55 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2515 | 2515 | 8:54 AM Geneva station | 3h07 | 12:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IC 21 671 | 671 | 9:05 AM Geneva station | 3h00 | 12:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · S 29 8940 | 8940 · S 1 21140 | 21140 | 9:05 AM Geneva station | 3h40 | 12:45 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
RE 33 18489 | 18489 · IC 5 543 | 543 · S 29 8992 | 8992 | 9:38 PM Geneva station | 3h59 | 1:37 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 33 18489 | 18489 · IC 5 543 | 543 · IR 26 2347 | 2347 | 9:38 PM Geneva station | 3h38 | 1:16 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 · IR 2155 | 2155 · S 29 8912 | 8912 | 10:39 PM Geneva station | 7h06 | 5:45 AM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
IR 95 1743 | 1743 · IC 51 1645 | 1645 · IR 55 1757 | 1757 · RE 24 4709 | 4709 | 11:15 PM Geneva station | 7h40 | 6:55 AM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Geneva to Lucerne run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€36) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 118 miles (190 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 118 miles (190 km) |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€36) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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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 Geneva 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 Geneva to Lucerne trains use the Genève to Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Zürich HB. Use this guide to compare Geneva and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Genève 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
Genève-Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Genève-Aéroport 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: Le Chef Genève Aéroport, Montreux Jazz Café
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève-Aéroport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève-Aéroport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève-Aéroport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva, ibis Geneva Airport Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva.
Genève, Cornavin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food options include: La Matze Restaurant
ATMs are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Cornavin.
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 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.
Luzern, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern, Bahnhof.
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