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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lausanne to Lucerne
Showing times and prices for Jul 12
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
2 h 21 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
141 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lausanne to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lausanne to Lucerne will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Fast trains
Of the 15 trains that leave Lausanne for Lucerne on Sun, Jul 12, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 141 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 2 h 21 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.
S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 705 | 705 · IC 6 606 | 606 · RE 24 4711 | 47114:49 AM3h06Lausanne station7:55 AMLucerne station$481One-way3 transfers- SN 13847 | 13847 · IR 15 2505 | 25052:46 AM4h15Lausanne station7:01 AMLucerne station$511One-way1 transfer
- IR 15 2521 | 252112:40 PM2h21Lausanne station3:01 PMLucerne station$571One-way0 transfers
- IC 907 | 907 · IC 61 620 | 620 · RE 24 4725 | 472512:17 PM2h38Lausanne station2:55 PMLucerne station$581One-way2 transfers
- IR 15 2519 | 251911:40 AM2h21Lausanne station2:01 PMLucerne station$591One-way0 transfers
- IR 15 2515 | 25159:40 AM2h21Lausanne station12:01 PMLucerne station$661One-way0 transfers
- IR 15 2513 | 25138:40 AM2h21Lausanne station11:01 AMLucerne station$671One-way0 transfers
- IR 15 2517 | 251710:40 AM2h21Lausanne station1:01 PMLucerne station$601One-way0 transfers
- IR 15 2519 | 251911:40 AM2h21Lausanne station2:01 PMLucerne station$591One-way0 transfers
- IR 15 2521 | 252112:40 PM2h21Lausanne station3:01 PMLucerne station$571One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train for Lausanne to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$65 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Lucerne is a train with an average price of $65 (€53).
The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Lucerne is by train with an average journey time of 2h 21m.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
Yes, you can take a train between Lausanne and Lucerne.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lausanne to Lucerne among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.
The journey is about 5m faster (2h 21m by train vs 2h 26m by car) and roughly $26 (€22) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($65 (€53) vs $91 (€75)). 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.
Live departures
Lausanne to Lucerne train times
The table below shows live departures for Lausanne to Lucerne trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 1455 | 1455 | 6:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 9:01 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 709 | 709 · IC 6 610 | 610 · RE 24 4715 | 4715 | 7:17 AM Lausanne station | 2h38 | 9:55 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
| IR 15 2511 | 2511 | 7:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 10:01 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 903 | 903 · IC 61 612 | 612 · RE 24 4717 | 4717 | 8:17 AM Lausanne station | 2h38 | 10:55 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
| IR 15 2513 | 2513 | 8:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 11:01 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 713 | 713 · EC 60 | 60 · RE 24 4719 | 4719 | 9:17 AM Lausanne station | 2h38 | 11:55 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
| IR 15 2515 | 2515 | 9:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 12:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 905 | 905 · IC 61 616 | 616 · RE 24 4721 | 4721 | 10:17 AM Lausanne station | 2h38 | 12:55 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
| IR 15 2517 | 2517 | 10:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 1:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 717 | 717 · IC 6 618 | 618 · RE 24 4723 | 4723 | 11:17 AM Lausanne station | 2h38 | 1:55 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
| IR 15 2519 | 2519 | 11:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 2:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 907 | 907 · IC 61 620 | 620 · RE 24 4725 | 4725 | 12:17 PM Lausanne station | 2h38 | 2:55 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
| IR 15 2521 | 2521 | 12:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 3:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 721 | 721 · IC 6 622 | 622 · RE 24 4727 | 4727 | 1:17 PM Lausanne station | 2h38 | 3:55 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
| IR 15 2523 | 2523 | 1:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 4:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 909 | 909 · IC 61 624 | 624 · RE 24 4729 | 4729 | 2:17 PM Lausanne station | 2h38 | 4:55 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
| IR 15 2525 | 2525 | 2:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 5:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 725 | 725 · IC 6 626 | 626 · RE 24 4731 | 4731 | 3:17 PM Lausanne station | 2h38 | 5:55 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
| IR 15 2527 | 2527 | 3:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 6:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 727 | 727 · IC 61 628 | 628 · RE 24 4733 | 4733 | 4:17 PM Lausanne station | 2h38 | 6:55 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
| IR 15 2529 | 2529 | 4:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 7:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 729 | 729 · IR 16 2185 | 2185 · RE 24 4735 | 4735 | 5:17 PM Lausanne station | 2h38 | 7:55 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
| IR 15 2531 | 2531 | 5:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 8:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
| RE N1 741 | 741 · B N17 91703 | 91703 · IR 2155 | 2155 · S 29 8912 | 8912 | 12:42 AM Lausanne station | 5h03 | 5:45 AM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
| IR 15 2503 | 2503 · B N17 91705 | 91705 · IR 35 2353 | 2353 · IC 21 659 | 659 | 2:04 AM Lausanne station | 4h01 | 6:05 AM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
| IR 15 2503 | 2503 · B N17 91705 | 91705 · IR 35 2353 | 2353 · S 29 8916 | 8916 | 2:04 AM Lausanne station | 4h41 | 6:45 AM Lucerne station | 4 transfers | |
| SN 13847 | 13847 · IR 15 2505 | 2505 | 2:46 AM Lausanne station | 4h15 | 7:01 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 705 | 705 · IC 6 606 | 606 · RE 24 4711 | 4711 | 4:49 AM Lausanne station | 3h06 | 7:55 AM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lausanne to Lucerne
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Trains from Lausanne to Lucerne run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 87 miles (141 km) distance in 2h 21m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 87 miles (141 km) |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Lausanne to Lucerne trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Lausanne and Lucerne from $49 (€40). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SBB
About
SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 21m
Cheapest Price
$49 (€40)
SBB frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service
Seat reservation
Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 21m
Cheapest Price
$109 (€90)
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency
17 a day
Complete guide to Lucerne
Things to do in Lucerne
Discover the best of Lucerne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lucerne trip today.
- Must visit
Rosengart Collection
Major private art museum known for strong Picasso and Paul Klee holdings, along with works by Monet, Matisse and other modern masters.
- Recommended
Glacier Garden Lucerne
Museum and geological site with glacier potholes, alpine geology exhibits and the historic mirror maze, combining natural history and local heritage.
- Must visit
Lucerne Old Town
The city’s most atmospheric walking area, full of painted facades, narrow lanes, small squares and easy access to major sights.
- Must visit
Lake Lucerne Promenade
Scenic lakeside walking route with mountain views, elegant hotels, boat traffic and many of Lucerne’s classic postcard perspectives.
- Recommended
Weinmarkt
Historic old-town square surrounded by colorful buildings, a fine place to appreciate Lucerne’s civic history and street life.
Luzerner Chügelipastete
Lucerne’s signature dish: a puff pastry pie filled with veal, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, often with raisins. It is a classic festive specialty strongly associated with the city.
- Vegetarian
Älplermagronen
A hearty Swiss Alpine pasta bake with macaroni, potatoes, cream, cheese, and onions, often served with apple sauce. It is a comforting traditional dish widely eaten in Central Switzerland.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Rösti
Crisp grated potato cake, originally a Swiss farmhouse staple and now a national classic. In Lucerne it is commonly served as a side or topped with cheese, egg, or cured meats.
Wirtshaus Galliker
Historic traditional inn in Lucerne known for classic local dishes such as Luzerner Chügelipastete and hearty Swiss fare. Warm, old-style atmosphere and a long-standing local reputation.
Restaurant Balances
Well-known riverside restaurant in Hotel des Balances serving polished Swiss and international cuisine. Stylish setting with Reuss views, suitable for a refined meal in the old town.
Fondue House Du Pont
Established casual spot specializing in Swiss cheese fondue and other traditional dishes. Popular for an easygoing, classic Swiss dining experience in central Lucerne.
Swiss Franc
Prices are high by European standards, especially for hotels and restaurants, but public transport and casual food can be managed with planning.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- CHF 15-25 for takeaway or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- CHF 30-50 per person at a casual restaurant.
- Fine dining
- CHF 90+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- CHF 4.50-6 for a cappuccino or latte.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent service is appreciated in restaurants; round up taxis, small tips optional at cafes and hotels.
Fairtiq
Get the appOfficial public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- CHF 2.60
- Day pass
- CHF 8.80
To the city center
Lucerne Railway Station, Lucerne -> Lucerne City Center, Lucerne
- Distance
- 0.5 km
- Travel time
- 5 min
- Tickets in Lucerne are part of the Passepartout fare network, so price depends on zones rather than stop count. Buy the correct zone ticket before boarding.
- Card payment is generally available in ticket machines, but not always onboard every bus. The Fairtiq app is a practical cashless option for local travel.
FAQs: Trains from Lausanne to Lucerne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lausanne 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.
Train ticket prices from Lausanne to Lucerne can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $49 (€40), while the average price is around $65 (€53).
The train from Lausanne to Lucerne takes 2h 21m and runs 8 per day.
The first train from Lausanne to Lucerne leaves at 12:04 AM.
The distance by train from Lausanne to Lucerne is 87 miles (141 km).
The last train from Lausanne to Lucerne leaves at 11:54 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Lausanne to Lucerne.
Yes, there is a direct train from Lausanne to Lucerne. This service operates 2 times per day, provided by SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Lausanne to Lucerne.
The train station in Lausanne that goes to Lucerne is Lausanne station, which connects to Lucerne station.
The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Lucerne is by train, with a cost of around $49 (€40).
Yes, the train journey from Lausanne to Lucerne is scenic, offering views of the picturesque Swiss countryside, including Lake Geneva, rolling hills, and the beautiful landscapes of the Vaud and Lucerne regions.
A day trip from Lausanne to Lucerne is not feasible as the journey duration is 2h 21m. However, trains run 8 times per day, covering a distance of 87 miles (141 km).
In Lucerne, you can enjoy a picturesque boat tour or scenic walk by Lake Lucerne, explore the charming Old Town with its cobblestone streets and historic landmarks, and visit the Richard Wagner Museum. Take a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne for breathtaking mountain views or ride the world's steepest cogwheel railway to Mount Pilatus. Don't miss the historic Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument, and the interactive Swiss Museum of Transport. For panoramic views, visit Mount Pilatus via cable car or cogwheel railway and explore the medieval Museggmauer city wall with its nine towers.
To fully enjoy Lucerne's key attractions such as Mount Pilatus, Lake Lucerne, and the Chapel Bridge, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows ample time for exploration and experiencing the city's charm.
Yes, you can take the train from Lausanne to Lucerne.
Since both Lausanne and Lucerne are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Lucerne include Zurich, Interlaken, Basel, Bern, Engelberg.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lausanne to Lucerne among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc (CHF) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards; however, credit and debit cards are widely accepted, especially in cities and larger establishments, making card payments convenient. Cash is still useful for small purchases, local markets, or remote areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Lucerne, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like train stations and popular tourist spots. Common scams include distraction techniques used to steal wallets or bags. It's advisable to keep valuables secure and be aware of surroundings. Additionally, always use licensed taxi services and official ticket counters to avoid overcharging. Overall, Lucerne is considered safe, but standard urban vigilance is recommended.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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