Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main Airport train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,EC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main Airport

Showing times and prices for Jul 20

Cheapest price

$50

Average price

$70

Fastest journey

4 h 13 m

Average duration

5 h 40 m

Trains per day

Distance

334 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Lucerne for Frankfurt am Main Airport on Sun, Jul 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 20 the direct trains cover the 334 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 13 m .

On Sun, Jul 20 the slowest trains will take 8 h 13 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.

08:54AM4h13

Lucerne

01:07PMFrankfurt am Main Airport

$501One-way

0 transfers

10:54PM8h13

Lucerne

07:07AMFrankfurt am Main Airport

$591One-way

0 transfers

09:54AM5h04

Lucerne

02:58PMFrankfurt am Main Airport

$731One-way

0 transfers

07:54AM5h04

Lucerne

12:58PMFrankfurt am Main Airport

$731One-way

0 transfers

07:28AM5h45

Lucerne

01:13PMFrankfurt am Main Airport

$941One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a flight costs an average of €91.

Distance: 207 miles (334 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus	Flight
€65 Average price	€37 Average price Cheapest	€192 Average price
4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main Airport

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Trains from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $33 (€26) by bus.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $33 (€26)

Distance

207 miles (334 km)

Average train duration

4h 2m

Cheapest ticket price

$37 (€30)

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 57m

First train

06:30

Last train

16:54

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $33 (€26)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) trains

Travel between Lucerne and Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) from $37 (€30) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Train information from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 3 h 57 min
Cheapest Price: $37

FAQs: Trains from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main Airport

FAQs: Travel by train from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main Airport easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main Airport.

Cheap train tickets from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) can start from as little as $46 (€37) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is $83 (€67); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) train time is 4 h 33 min covering the 207 mile (334 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) leaves at 6: 30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) leaves at 11: 52 AM.

There are 14 trains a day from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA), you can count on Deutsche Bahn for the best way to get you to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA). You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Lucerne and Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

A trip to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) from Lucerne is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 33 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) by train is May.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) from Lucerne including taking a bus, train or flight.