- Must visit
Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Interim exhibition presenting highlights from the Pergamon collection with Yadegar Asisi's large-scale panorama while the main museum is closed for renovation.
Cheapest price
$108
Average price
$110
Fastest journey
8 h 28 m
Average duration
8 h 41 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
710 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Berlin will cost around $110 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $108.
It's difficult to get from Lucerne to Berlin without transferring at least once.
IR 2312 · ICE 372
IC 668 · IC 964 · ICE 108 · ICE 598
IR 2464 · ICE 108 · ICE 598
IC 668 · IC 964 · ICE 108 · ICE 598
RE 4714 · IC 612 · ICE 6 · ICE 1072
IC 668 · IC 964 · ICE 108 · ICE 598
IR 2312 · ICE 372
IC 668 · IC 964 · ICE 108 · ICE 598
IR 2464 · ICE 108 · ICE 598 · ICE 1506
RE 4714 · IC 612 · ICE 6 · ICE 1072Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Berlin 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 1m. 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 $112.
Distance: 441 miles (710 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$115 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $281 Average price | $241 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 22m Average total duration 11h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.3kg 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 Berlin:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Berlin costing on average $115 (€93).
A bus is $199 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Berlin costing on average $281 (€229).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 1m.
Bus takes on average 11h 52m.
Tickets start at around $115 (€93) compared to roughly $241 (€197) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $127 (€103). The journey takes 9h 1m versus 8h 35m 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 Berlin trains for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 2470 · ICE 278 | On time 12:30 PM Lucerne station | 9h01 | 9:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IR 2320 · IC 970 · ICE 278 | On time 12:54 PM Lucerne station | 8h37 | 9:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE 4722 · IC 620 · ECE 4 · ICE 945 | On time 1:05 PM Lucerne station | 9h14 | 10:19 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 2472 · ICE 104 · ICE 594 | On time 1:30 PM Lucerne station | 9h00 | 10:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 2472 · ICE 104 · ICE 594 · ICE 1502 | On time 1:30 PM Lucerne station | 8h52 | 10:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 178 · IC 972 · ICE 104 · ICE 594 | On time 1:54 PM Lucerne station | 8h28 | 10:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
EC 178 · IC 972 · ICE 104 · ICE 594 | On time 1:54 PM Lucerne station | 8h36 | 10:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE 4724 · IC 622 · EC 5320 · ICE 832 | On time 2:05 PM Lucerne station | 8h49 | 10:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 2324 · ICE 276 | Delayed 2:54 PM Lucerne station | 9h27 | 10:53 PM 10:53 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IR 2476 · ICE 102 · ICE 592 | On time 3:30 PM Lucerne station | 9h00 | 12:30 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 680 · IC 976 · ICE 102 · ICE 592 | On time 3:54 PM Lucerne station | 8h36 | 12:30 AM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 2478 · ICE 274 | On time 4:30 PM Lucerne station | 9h25 | 1:55 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IR 2328 · IC 978 · ICE 274 | On time 4:54 PM Lucerne station | 9h01 | 1:55 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 684 · ICE 100 · ICE 1541 | On time 5:54 PM Lucerne station | 11h41 | 5:35 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 2482 · ICE 272 · ICE 1272 · 18242 | 6:30 PM Lucerne station | 12h10 | 6:40 AM Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 3 transfers | |
IR 2482 · ICE 272 · ICE 1272 | On time 6:30 PM Lucerne station | 12h18 | 6:48 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 2332 · IC 982 · ICE 272 · ICE 1272 | On time 6:54 PM Lucerne station | 11h54 | 6:48 AM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 2332 · IC 982 · ICE 272 · ICE 1272 | 6:54 PM Lucerne station | 11h46 | 6:40 AM Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 4 transfers | |
| Tuesday, June 9 | |||||
IR 2312 · ICE 372 | On time 8:54 AM Lucerne station | 8h35 | 5:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 4714 · IC 612 · ICE 6 · ICE 1072 | On time 9:05 AM Lucerne station | 8h56 | 6:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 2464 · ICE 108 · ICE 598 | On time 9:30 AM Lucerne station | 9h00 | 6:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 2464 · ICE 108 · ICE 598 · ICE 1506 | On time 9:30 AM Lucerne station | 8h52 | 6:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 668 · IC 964 · ICE 108 · ICE 598 | On time 9:54 AM Lucerne station | 8h28 | 6:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 668 · IC 964 · ICE 108 · ICE 598 | On time 9:54 AM Lucerne station | 8h36 | 6:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Lucerne to Berlin run on average 11 times per day, taking around 9h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€42) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 441 miles (710 km) distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 441 miles (710 km) |
Average train duration 9h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€42) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 8h 10m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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