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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.
We are not able to find a train between these two places.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hergiswil to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a ferry costs an average of $26.
Distance: 4 miles (7 km)
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$7 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
42m Average total duration Fastest 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Hergiswil to Lucerne:
A train is $23 (€19) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hergiswil to Lucerne costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Ferry takes on average 1h 2m.
The journey is about 1m faster (12m by train vs 13m by car) and roughly $48 (€39) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($7 (€6) vs $55 (€45)). 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, Zentralbahn.
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 Hergiswil to Lucerne trains for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:09 AM Hergiswil | 0h09 | 7:18 AM Lucerne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:03 PM Hergiswil | 0h13 | 2:16 PM Lucerne | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Hergiswil to Lucerne run on average 9 times per day, taking around 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 4 miles (7 km) distance in 9m.
Distance 4 miles (7 km) |
Average train duration 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 9m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Luzern Verkehrshaus -> Luzern Bahnhof, Lucerne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hergiswil 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 Hergiswil to Lucerne trains use the Hergiswil to Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido. Use this guide to compare Hergiswil and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hergiswil has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Hergiswil.
ATMs are available at Hergiswil.
Available at Hergiswil: Parking, WC.
Available at Hergiswil: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hergiswil.
Hergiswil, Dorfhaldenstrasse / Renggstrasse has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hergiswil, Dorfhaldenstrasse / Renggstrasse.
Hergiswil Matt is 1 km from Hergiswil city centre. Public transport options include:
Hergiswil Matt has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Hergiswil Matt.
ATMs are available at Hergiswil Matt.
Available at Hergiswil Matt: Parking, WC.
Available at Hergiswil Matt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hergiswil Matt.
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, Verkehrshaus/Lido is 2 km from Lucerne city centre. Public transport options include:
Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido.
ATMs are available at Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido.
Available at Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido: Parking, WC.
Available at Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido.
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