- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands’ national museum, famous for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$92
Average price
$139
Fastest journey
8 h 35 m
Average duration
8 h 40 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
641 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Amsterdam will cost around $139 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.
It's difficult to get from Lucerne to Amsterdam without transferring at least 2 times.
IR 2308 · ICE 374 · ICE 926 · ICE 124
IR 2306 · IC 956 · ICE 202 · IC 1947
IC 664 · IC 30960 · ICE 200 · 20078
IR 2460 · ICE 200 · 20078 · IC 3556
IR 2472 · ICE 104+
20036+
IC 3180
IR 2312 · ICE 372 · ICE 124
IR 2316 · IC 966 · ICE 370 · ICE 122
IR 2320 · IC 970 · ICE 278 · ICE 224
IR 2324 · ICE 276 · ICE 120
IR 2466 · ICE 370 · ICE 122Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 398 miles (641 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$195 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $217 Average price | $236 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 36m Average total duration 14h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Amsterdam:
A bus is $103 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Amsterdam costing on average $195 (€159).
A bus is $125 (€102) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Amsterdam costing on average $217 (€177).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 14m.
Bus takes on average 14h 6m.
Tickets start at around $195 (€159) compared to roughly $236 (€192) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€33). The journey takes 9h 14m versus 8h 14m 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.
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 Lucerne to Amsterdam trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 2306 · IC 956 · ICE 202 · IC 1947 | 5:54 AM Lucerne station | 11h10 | 5:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 6 transfers | |
IR 2308 · ICE 374 · ICE 926 · ICE 124 | On time 6:54 AM Lucerne station | 10h35 | 5:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
IR 2460 · ICE 200 · 20078 · IC 3556 | 7:30 AM Lucerne station | 9h34 | 5:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
IC 664 · IC 30960 · ICE 200 · 20078 | 7:54 AM Lucerne station | 9h10 | 5:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 transfers | |
IR 2312 · ICE 372 · ICE 124 | On time 8:54 AM Lucerne station | 8h35 | 5:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
IR 2312 · ICE 372 · ICE 1228 · ICE 122 | On time 8:54 AM Lucerne station | 10h35 | 7:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
IR 2466 · ICE 370 · ICE 122 | On time 10:30 AM Lucerne station | 8h59 | 7:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
IR 2316 · IC 966 · ICE 370 · ICE 122 | On time 10:54 AM Lucerne station | 8h35 | 7:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
IR 2316 · IC 966 · ICE 370 · ICE 28 | On time 10:54 AM Lucerne station | 10h35 | 9:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
IR 2470 · ICE 278 · ICE 224 | On time 12:30 PM Lucerne station | 8h59 | 9:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
IR 2320 · IC 970 · ICE 278 · ICE 1224 | On time 12:54 PM Lucerne station | 10h35 | 11:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
IR 2320 · IC 970 · ICE 278 · ICE 224 | On time 12:54 PM Lucerne station | 8h35 | 9:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
IR 2472 · ICE 104+ 20036+ IC 3180 | 1:30 PM Lucerne station | 9h49 | 11:19 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
EC 178 · IC 972 · ICE 104+ 20036 | 1:54 PM Lucerne station | 9h25 | 11:19 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 transfers | |
IR 2324 · ICE 276 · ICE 120 | On time 2:54 PM Lucerne station | 8h35 | 11:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Lucerne to Amsterdam run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€56) but you can travel from only $53 (€43) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 398 miles (641 km) distance in 8h 16m.
Distance 398 miles (641 km) |
Average train duration 9h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€56) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 8h 16m |
First train 12:23 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
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