Lucerne to Bern train with SBB

Fri, Oct 16
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucerne to Bern

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 16

Cheapest price on Oct 16

$33

Average ticket price on Oct 16

$44

Fastest journey on Oct 16

1 h

Average journey duration on Oct 16

1 h

Trains on Oct 16

74

Distance

66 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Bern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Lucerne to Bern will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.

Fast trains

On Fri, Oct 16, we found 74 trains from Lucerne to Bern, including 35 direct services.

On Fri, Oct 16 the direct trains cover the 66 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .

On Fri, Oct 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 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.

  • SBBRE 24 4706 | 4706 · IC 61 607 | 607
    4:58 AM1h28
    Lucerne station
    6:26 AMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $331One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIR 27 2456 | 2456 · IC 61 957 | 957
    5:30 AM1h26
    Lucerne station
    6:56 AMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBRE 24 4736 | 4736 · IC 6 637 | 637
    8:05 PM1h21
    Lucerne station
    9:26 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBRE 24 4740 | 4740 · IC 6 30377 | 30377
    10:05 PM1h21
    Lucerne station
    11:26 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBRE 24 4738 | 4738 · IC 6 641 | 641
    9:05 PM1h21
    Lucerne station
    10:26 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $361One-way
    1 transfer

Journey information

Overview: Train from Lucerne to Bern

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Trains from Lucerne to Bern run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€24) if you book in advance.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 41 miles (66 km) distance in 1h 0m.

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
41 miles (66 km)
Average train duration
1h 13m
Cheapest ticket price
$28 (€24)
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
1h 0m
First train
12:02 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
Thu
Best time to book
42 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

Live departures

Lucerne to Bern train times

The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Bern trains for tomorrow, Friday, October 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
SBBEV EV3 22186 | 22186 · S 6 22692 | 22692 · S 2 15218 | 1521812:16 AM Lucerne
5h32
5:48 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof2 transfers
SBBS 1 21191 | 21191 · IR 17 2806 | 280612:30 AM Lucerne station
5h23
5:53 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 26 2304 | 2304 · IR 35 2352 | 23524:54 AM Lucerne station
1h27
6:21 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBRE 24 4706 | 4706 · IC 61 607 | 6074:58 AM Lucerne station
1h28
6:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 27 2456 | 2456 · IC 61 957 | 9575:30 AM Lucerne station
1h26
6:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBRE 7 4458 | 44585:57 AM Lucerne station
1h30
7:27 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 15 2508 | 25086:00 AM Lucerne station
1h00
7:00 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBRE 24 4708 | 4708 · IC 6 10061 | 100616:05 AM Lucerne station
1h21
7:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 27 2458 | 2458 · IC 6 959 | 9596:30 AM Lucerne station
1h26
7:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBRE 7 4460 | 44606:57 AM Lucerne station
1h30
8:27 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 15 2510 | 25107:00 AM Lucerne station
1h00
8:00 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBRE 24 4710 | 4710 · IC 61 611 | 6117:05 AM Lucerne station
1h21
8:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 27 2460 | 2460 · ICE 271 | 2717:30 AM Lucerne station
1h26
8:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBRE 7 4462 | 44627:57 AM Lucerne station
1h30
9:27 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 15 2512 | 25128:00 AM Lucerne station
1h00
9:00 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBRE 24 4712 | 4712 · IC 6 613 | 6138:05 AM Lucerne station
1h21
9:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 27 2462 | 2462 · IC 6 963 | 9638:30 AM Lucerne station
1h26
9:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBRE 7 4464 | 44648:57 AM Lucerne station
1h30
10:27 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 15 2514 | 25149:00 AM Lucerne station
1h00
10:00 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBRE 24 4714 | 4714 · IC 61 615 | 6159:05 AM Lucerne station
1h21
10:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 27 2464 | 2464 · IC 61 965 | 9659:30 AM Lucerne station
1h26
10:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBRE 7 4466 | 44669:57 AM Lucerne station
1h30
11:27 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 15 2516 | 251610:00 AM Lucerne station
1h00
11:00 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBRE 24 4716 | 4716 · IC 6 617 | 61710:05 AM Lucerne station
1h21
11:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 27 2466 | 2466 · ICE 101 | 10110:30 AM Lucerne station
1h26
11:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBRE 7 4468 | 446810:57 AM Lucerne station
1h30
12:27 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 15 2518 | 251811:00 AM Lucerne station
1h00
12:00 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBRE 24 4718 | 4718 · IC 61 619 | 61911:05 AM Lucerne station
1h21
12:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 27 2468 | 2468 · IC 61 969 | 96911:30 AM Lucerne station
1h26
12:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBRE 7 4470 | 447011:57 AM Lucerne station
1h30
1:27 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 15 2520 | 252012:00 PM Lucerne station
1h00
1:00 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBRE 24 4720 | 4720 · IC 6 10065 | 1006512:05 PM Lucerne station
1h21
1:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 27 2470 | 2470 · IC 6 971 | 97112:30 PM Lucerne station
1h26
1:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBRE 7 4472 | 447212:57 PM Lucerne station
1h30
2:27 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 15 2522 | 25221:00 PM Lucerne station
1h00
2:00 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBRE 24 4722 | 4722 · IC 61 623 | 6231:05 PM Lucerne station
1h21
2:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 27 2472 | 2472 · ICE 279 | 2791:30 PM Lucerne station
1h26
2:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBRE 7 4474 | 44741:57 PM Lucerne station
1h30
3:27 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 15 2524 | 25242:00 PM Lucerne station
1h00
3:00 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBRE 24 4724 | 4724 · IC 6 625 | 6252:05 PM Lucerne station
1h21
3:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 27 2474 | 2474 · IC 6 975 | 9752:30 PM Lucerne station
1h26
3:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBRE 7 4476 | 44762:57 PM Lucerne station
1h30
4:27 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 15 2526 | 25263:00 PM Lucerne station
1h00
4:00 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBRE 24 4726 | 4726 · IC 61 627 | 6273:05 PM Lucerne station
1h21
4:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 27 2476 | 2476 · IC 61 977 | 9773:30 PM Lucerne station
1h26
4:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBRE 7 4478 | 44783:57 PM Lucerne station
1h30
5:27 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 15 2528 | 25284:00 PM Lucerne station
1h00
5:00 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof0 transfersDirect
SBBRE 24 4728 | 4728 · IC 6 629 | 6294:05 PM Lucerne station
1h21
5:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer
SBBIR 27 2478 | 2478 · ICE 107 | 1074:30 PM Lucerne station
1h26
5:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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Train companies: SBB from Lucerne to Bern trainsSBB trains will get you between Lucerne and Bern from $28 (€24). 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 SBB Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest SBB Price
$22 (€19)
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

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Things to do in Bern

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  • Must visit

Zentrum Paul Klee

World-class museum and research center devoted to Paul Klee, with major exhibitions in a striking Renzo Piano building.

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Kunstmuseum Bern

Leading fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to modern art, including notable Swiss and international holdings.

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Bernisches Historisches Museum

Swiss national museum branch presenting Alpine history, communication, migration, and rich cultural heritage collections.

Swiss franc (CHF, Fr.)

Bern is costlier than many European capitals. Hotels, dining, and daily transit are pricey, though the compact center and included local transport at some hotels can help.

Average meal costs

Budget
CHF 12-20 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
CHF 30-50 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
CHF 80+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
CHF 4.50-6 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up taxi fares and small cafe bills.

FAQs: Trains from Lucerne to Bern

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne to Bern 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 Bern, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Lucerne to Bern can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $28 (€24), while the average price is around $42 (€35).
The train from Lucerne to Bern takes 1h 0m and runs 8 per day.
The first train from Lucerne to Bern leaves at 12:02 AM.
The distance by train from Lucerne to Bern is 41 miles (66 km).
The last train from Lucerne to Bern leaves at 11:54 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Lucerne to Bern.
Yes, there is a direct train from Lucerne to Bern. This service operates 4 times per day, provided by SBB.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Lucerne to Bern.
The train station in Lucerne that goes to Bern is Lucerne station, which connects to Bern Hauptbahnhof.
Yes, the train journey from Lucerne to Bern is scenic, offering views of picturesque Swiss landscapes, including rolling hills, charming villages, and glimpses of the Alps.
Yes, you can take the train from Lucerne to Bern.
Popular day trips by train from Bern include Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen.
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 Bern, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the Old Town and public transportation. Common scams include distracting tactics used by groups to steal wallets or phones. It's advisable to keep belongings secure and be wary of overly friendly strangers offering unsolicited help or deals. Additionally, avoid unlicensed taxi services to prevent overcharging. Overall, Bern is a safe city, but usual 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.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Lucerne to Bern

Most Lucerne to Bern trains use the Luzern Bhf to Bern Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Bern Europaplatz. Use this guide to compare Lucerne and Bern train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Lucerne
Arrival train stations in Bern

Which Lucerne station do trains to Bern leave from?

Trains from Lucerne to Bern leave from Luzern Bhf. The station is from Lucerne city centre at Zentralstrasse 1, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland.
Luzern BhfZentralstrasse 1, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland+41 51 220 11 11WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Luzern Bhf from Lucerne city centre

TrainRe24, S1, Sn1 · 11m · $5 · every ~7 min
BusEv1 · 17m · $11
72 · 22m · $4 · every ~2 min

Luzern Bhf train station facilities and services

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 and drink

Food options include: Restaurant La Cucina, Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Luzern Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Luzern Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Luzern Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Luzern Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Bhf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Monopol Luzern, Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel, Hotel Central Luzern.

Luzern Verkehrshaus6006 Lucerne, SwitzerlandParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Luzern Verkehrshaus from Lucerne city centre

Luzern Verkehrshaus is 2 km from Lucerne city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS3, Ext · 6m · $3 · every ~3 min
Bus24, 25, 26, 6, 8 · 4m · $4 · every ~28 min
N3 · 5m · $4
Ev1 · 5m · $4 · every ~1 min
73 · 10m · $3 · every ~8 min
6, 8, 25, 14 · 11m · $6 · every ~19 min
N73 · 9m · $3

Luzern Verkehrshaus train station facilities and services

Luzern Verkehrshaus has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Luzern Verkehrshaus.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Luzern Verkehrshaus.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Luzern Verkehrshaus: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Luzern Verkehrshaus: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Verkehrshaus.

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