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Zentrum Paul Klee
Major art museum dedicated to Paul Klee, with a renowned collection and striking Renzo Piano architecture just outside the old town.
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
66 km
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 $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 5 trains that leave Lucerne for Bern on Wed, Jun 03, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 66 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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 27 2462 | 2462 · IC 61 10963 | 10963
RE 7 4464 | 4464
IR 15 2514 | 2514
RE 24 4712 | 4712 · ICE 271 | 271
IR 15 2512 | 2512
IR 15 2512 | 2512
IR 15 2514 | 2514
RE 24 4712 | 4712 · ICE 271 | 271
IR 27 2462 | 2462 · IC 61 10963 | 10963
RE 7 4464 | 4464Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 23m.
The journey is about 9m faster (1h 7m by train vs 1h 16m by car) and roughly $30 (€25) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($42 (€34) vs $73 (€59)). 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), BLS AG.
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 Lucerne to Bern trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 15 2508 | 2508 | 6:00 AM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 7:00 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 24 4708 | 4708 · EC 61 | 61 | 6:05 AM Lucerne station | 1h21 | 7:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2458 | 2458 · IC 61 10959 | 10959 | 6:30 AM Lucerne station | 1h26 | 7:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE 7 4460 | 4460 | 6:57 AM Lucerne station | 1h30 | 8:27 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2510 | 2510 | 7:00 AM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 8:00 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2512 | 2512 | 8:00 AM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 9:00 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 24 4712 | 4712 · ICE 271 | 271 | 8:05 AM Lucerne station | 1h21 | 9:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2462 | 2462 · IC 61 10963 | 10963 | 8:30 AM Lucerne station | 1h26 | 9:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE 7 4464 | 4464 | 8:57 AM Lucerne station | 1h30 | 10:27 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2514 | 2514 | 9:00 AM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 10:00 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 24 4714 | 4714 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 9:05 AM Lucerne station | 1h21 | 10:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2464 | 2464 · IC 61 965 | 965 | 9:30 AM Lucerne station | 1h26 | 10:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE 7 4466 | 4466 | 9:57 AM Lucerne station | 1h30 | 11:27 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2516 | 2516 | 10:00 AM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 11:00 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 24 4716 | 4716 · IC 6 617 | 617 | 10:05 AM Lucerne station | 1h21 | 11:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2466 | 2466 · IC 61 31101 | 31101 | 10:30 AM Lucerne station | 1h26 | 11:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE 7 4468 | 4468 | 10:57 AM Lucerne station | 1h30 | 12:27 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2518 | 2518 | 11:00 AM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 12:00 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 24 4718 | 4718 · ICE 101 | 101 | 11:05 AM Lucerne station | 1h21 | 12:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2468 | 2468 · IC 61 969 | 969 | 11:30 AM Lucerne station | 1h26 | 12:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE 7 4470 | 4470 | 11:57 AM Lucerne station | 1h30 | 1:27 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2520 | 2520 | 12:00 PM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 1:00 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 24 4720 | 4720 · EC 65 | 65 | 12:05 PM Lucerne station | 1h21 | 1:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2470 | 2470 · IC 61 10971 | 10971 | 12:30 PM Lucerne station | 1h26 | 1:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE 7 4472 | 4472 | 12:57 PM Lucerne station | 1h30 | 2:27 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2522 | 2522 | 1:00 PM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 2:00 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 24 4722 | 4722 · IC 61 623 | 623 | 1:05 PM Lucerne station | 1h21 | 2:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2472 | 2472 · IC 61 10279 | 10279 | 1:30 PM Lucerne station | 1h26 | 2:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2524 | 2524 | 2:00 PM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 3:00 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 24 4724 | 4724 · IC 6 625 | 625 | 2:05 PM Lucerne station | 1h21 | 3:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2474 | 2474 · IC 61 10975 | 10975 | 2:30 PM Lucerne station | 1h26 | 3:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2526 | 2526 | 3:00 PM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 4:00 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 24 4726 | 4726 · IC 61 627 | 627 | 3:05 PM Lucerne station | 1h21 | 4:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2476 | 2476 · IC 61 977 | 977 | 3:30 PM Lucerne station | 1h26 | 4:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE 7 4478 | 4478 | 3:57 PM Lucerne station | 1h30 | 5:27 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2528 | 2528 | 4:00 PM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 5:00 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 24 4728 | 4728 · IC 6 629 | 629 | 4:05 PM Lucerne station | 1h21 | 5:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2478 | 2478 · ICE 107 | 107 | 4:30 PM Lucerne station | 1h26 | 5:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE 7 4480 | 4480 | 4:57 PM Lucerne station | 1h30 | 6:27 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2530 | 2530 | 5:00 PM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 6:00 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lucerne to Bern run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) 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.
Distance 41 miles (66 km) |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 9 |
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 Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Bern — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bern trip today.
Major art museum dedicated to Paul Klee, with a renowned collection and striking Renzo Piano architecture just outside the old town.
Bern’s main history museum, covering Swiss and world cultures, and home to the Einstein Museum exhibition.
One of Switzerland’s oldest art museums, with strong holdings from medieval works to modern and contemporary art.
Arcaded medieval center with sandstone facades, fountains, and long walking streets; the essential area for first-time visitors.
Hilltop rose garden and park with the classic panoramic view over Bern’s old town and the Aare loop.
Bern’s best-known old town street, lined with arcades, historic houses, fountains, and key sights including the Zytglogge.
A classic Bernese platter of cured and smoked meats, sausages, sauerkraut, green beans and potatoes, traditionally served for festive gatherings.
Bern’s famous onion tart, especially associated with the annual Zibelemärit onion market. It is a savory tart made with onions, eggs and cream.
A Bernese version of rösti, the Swiss potato dish, often served as a golden pan-fried cake and paired with regional meat dishes or eggs.
An established scenic restaurant above the old town, offering refined Swiss and international cuisine with one of Bern’s best views.
A grand historic restaurant in a vaulted cellar, known for Swiss classics and an atmospheric Bern dining experience.
A popular brewpub by the Bear Park serving house beers and hearty Swiss dishes with panoramic views over Bern.
Bern is costly by European standards, with high prices for hotels, restaurants, and daily expenses.
Service is included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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