- 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
$61
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
2 h 21 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
141 km
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 $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
Of the 10 trains that leave Lausanne for Lucerne on Wed, Aug 26, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 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 Wed, Aug 26 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.
IR 15 2517 | 2517
IR 15 2515 | 2515
IC 1 719 | 719 · IC 61 620 | 620 · RE 24 4725 | 4725
IC 1 715 | 715 · IC 61 616 | 616 · RE 24 4721 | 4721
IR 15 2521 | 2521
IR 15 2513 | 2513
IR 15 2515 | 2515
IR 15 2521 | 2521
IR 15 2517 | 2517
IR 15 2519 | 2519Omio 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 $54. 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 $54, and a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$65 Average price Cheapest | $94 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 |
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 34m.
The journey is about 5m faster (2h 21m by train vs 2h 26m by car) and roughly $29 (€23) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($65 (€52) vs $94 (€76)). 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.
The table below shows live departures for Lausanne to Lucerne trains for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 1 723 | 723 · 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 · EC 64 | 64 · 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 | |
IC 1 731 | 731 · IC 61 632 | 632 · RE 24 4737 | 4737 | 6:17 PM Lausanne station | 2h38 | 8:55 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2533 | 2533 | 6:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 9:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 733 | 733 · IC 6 634 | 634 · RE 24 4739 | 4739 | 7:17 PM Lausanne station | 2h38 | 9:55 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2535 | 2535 | 7:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 10:01 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 735 | 735 · RE 24 4741 | 4741 | 8:17 PM Lausanne station | 2h38 | 10:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 711 | 711 · 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 1 715 | 715 · 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 1 719 | 719 · 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 | |
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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 $54 (€44) 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.
Distance 87 miles (141 km) |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Best time to book 28 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 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.

Most Lausanne to Lucerne trains use the Lausanne to Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof. Use this guide to compare Lausanne and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lausanne 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: Cafe du Grutli, Le Chalet Suisse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lausanne. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lausanne. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lausanne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lausanne: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Beau-Rivage Palace, Lausanne Palace, Hotel Continental.
Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique is 1 km from Lausanne city centre. Public transport options include:
Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique.
ATMs are available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique.
Available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique.
Lausanne-Chauderon is 1 km from Lausanne city centre. Public transport options include:
Lausanne-Chauderon has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne-Chauderon.
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.
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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