- Must visit
Kunsthaus Zürich
Switzerland's leading art museum with major works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, including Monet, Giacometti, and important Swiss collections.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
42 m
Trains per day
149
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Zurich will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 149 trains that leave Lucerne for Zurich on Sun, Aug 23, 57 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 23 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .
On Sun, Aug 23 the slowest trains will take 42 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 75 2109 | 2109
IR 2562 | 2562
IR 75 2107 | 2107
IR 75 2111 | 2111
IR 75 2591 | 2591
IR 70 2626 | 2626
IR 70 2624 | 2624
IR 70 2622 | 2622
IR 70 2614 | 2614
IR 70 2618 | 2618Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Zurich:
A train is $0.07 (€0.06) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lucerne to Zurich costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
The journey is about 1m faster (44m by train vs 45m by car) and roughly $38 (€31) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($28 (€23) vs $67 (€54)). 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).
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 Zurich trains for today, Saturday, August 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE N7 2604 | 2604 | 2:35 AM Lucerne station | 0h50 | 3:25 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE N7 2604 | 2604 · SN 6 13766 | 13766 | 2:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h04 | 3:39 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
RE N7 2604 | 2604 · SN 5 13756 | 13756 | 2:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h27 | 4:02 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
RE N7 2606 | 2606 | 3:35 AM Lucerne station | 0h50 | 4:25 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE N7 2606 | 2606 · S 18013 | 18013 | 3:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h03 | 4:38 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
RE N7 2606 | 2606 · S 12 19214 | 19214 | 3:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h15 | 4:50 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
S 1 21107 | 21107 · IR 35 2353 | 2353 | 4:21 AM Lucerne station | 1h39 | 6:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 2562 | 2562 · RE 48 4908 | 4908 | 4:52 AM Lucerne station | 1h18 | 6:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 2562 | 2562 | 4:52 AM Lucerne station | 1h22 | 6:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 2562 | 2562 · S 5 18520 | 18520 | 4:52 AM Lucerne station | 1h22 | 6:14 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 2562 | 2562 | 4:52 AM Lucerne station | 1h04 | 5:56 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2107 | 2107 | 5:35 AM Lucerne station | 0h47 | 6:22 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2107 | 2107 · S 11 19122 | 19122 | 5:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 6:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2107 | 2107 · IC 1 703 | 703 | 5:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h07 | 6:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2610 | 2610 | 6:09 AM Lucerne station | 0h42 | 6:51 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2610 | 2610 · RE 48 4910 | 4910 | 6:09 AM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 7:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2610 | 2610 · S 11 19124 | 19124 | 6:09 AM Lucerne station | 0h56 | 7:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2610 | 2610 | 6:09 AM Lucerne station | 1h05 | 7:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2109 | 2109 | 6:35 AM Lucerne station | 0h47 | 7:22 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2109 | 2109 · IC 1 705 | 705 | 6:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h07 | 7:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2109 | 2109 · S 11 19126 | 19126 | 6:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 7:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2612 | 2612 | 7:09 AM Lucerne station | 0h42 | 7:51 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2612 | 2612 · S 11 19128 | 19128 | 7:09 AM Lucerne station | 0h56 | 8:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2612 | 2612 | 7:09 AM Lucerne station | 1h05 | 8:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2612 | 2612 · RE 48 4912 | 4912 | 7:09 AM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 8:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2460 | 2460 · IR 35 2361 | 2361 | 7:30 AM Lucerne station | 1h30 | 9:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2111 | 2111 · S 11 19130 | 19130 | 7:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 8:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2111 | 2111 | 7:35 AM Lucerne station | 0h47 | 8:22 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2111 | 2111 · IR 55 707 | 707 | 7:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h07 | 8:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2614 | 2614 | 8:09 AM Lucerne station | 1h05 | 9:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2614 | 2614 · RE 48 4914 | 4914 | 8:09 AM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 9:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2614 | 2614 | 8:09 AM Lucerne station | 0h42 | 8:51 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2614 | 2614 · S 11 19132 | 19132 | 8:09 AM Lucerne station | 0h56 | 9:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2113 | 2113 | 8:35 AM Lucerne station | 0h47 | 9:22 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2113 | 2113 · IC 1 709 | 709 | 8:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h07 | 9:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2113 | 2113 · S 11 19134 | 19134 | 8:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 9:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2616 | 2616 · S 11 19136 | 19136 | 9:09 AM Lucerne station | 0h56 | 10:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2616 | 2616 | 9:09 AM Lucerne station | 0h42 | 9:51 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2616 | 2616 · RE 48 4916 | 4916 | 9:09 AM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 10:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2616 | 2616 | 9:09 AM Lucerne station | 1h05 | 10:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2115 | 2115 | 9:35 AM Lucerne station | 0h47 | 10:22 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2115 | 2115 · S 11 19138 | 19138 | 9:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 10:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2115 | 2115 · IR 55 711 | 711 | 9:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h07 | 10:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2618 | 2618 | 10:09 AM Lucerne station | 0h42 | 10:51 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2618 | 2618 · S 11 19140 | 19140 | 10:09 AM Lucerne station | 0h56 | 11:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2618 | 2618 · RE 48 4918 | 4918 | 10:09 AM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 11:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2117 | 2117 · S 11 19142 | 19142 | 10:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 11:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2117 | 2117 | 10:35 AM Lucerne station | 0h47 | 11:22 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2117 | 2117 · IC 1 713 | 713 | 10:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h07 | 11:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2620 | 2620 | 11:09 AM Lucerne station | 0h42 | 11:51 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2620 | 2620 · S 11 19144 | 19144 | 11:09 AM Lucerne station | 0h56 | 12:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2620 | 2620 · RE 48 4920 | 4920 | 11:09 AM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 12:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2620 | 2620 | 11:09 AM Lucerne station | 1h05 | 12:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2119 | 2119 · S 11 19146 | 19146 | 11:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 12:35 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2119 | 2119 | 11:35 AM Lucerne station | 0h47 | 12:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2119 | 2119 · IR 55 715 | 715 | 11:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h07 | 12:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2622 | 2622 · S 11 19148 | 19148 | 12:09 PM Lucerne station | 0h56 | 1:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2622 | 2622 | 12:09 PM Lucerne station | 0h42 | 12:51 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2622 | 2622 · RE 48 4922 | 4922 | 12:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 1:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2622 | 2622 | 12:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h05 | 1:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2121 | 2121 · S 11 19150 | 19150 | 12:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 1:35 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2121 | 2121 · IC 1 717 | 717 | 12:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h07 | 1:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2121 | 2121 | 12:35 PM Lucerne station | 0h47 | 1:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2624 | 2624 | 1:09 PM Lucerne station | 0h42 | 1:51 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2624 | 2624 | 1:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h05 | 2:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2624 | 2624 · RE 48 4924 | 4924 | 1:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 2:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2624 | 2624 · S 11 19152 | 19152 | 1:09 PM Lucerne station | 0h56 | 2:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2123 | 2123 | 1:35 PM Lucerne station | 0h47 | 2:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2123 | 2123 · S 11 19154 | 19154 | 1:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 2:35 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2123 | 2123 · IR 55 719 | 719 | 1:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h07 | 2:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2626 | 2626 | 2:09 PM Lucerne station | 0h42 | 2:51 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2626 | 2626 · S 11 19156 | 19156 | 2:09 PM Lucerne station | 0h56 | 3:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2626 | 2626 | 2:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h05 | 3:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2626 | 2626 · RE 48 4926 | 4926 | 2:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 3:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2125 | 2125 · IC 1 721 | 721 | 2:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h07 | 3:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2125 | 2125 | 2:35 PM Lucerne station | 0h47 | 3:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2125 | 2125 · S 11 19158 | 19158 | 2:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 3:35 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2628 | 2628 · S 11 19160 | 19160 | 3:09 PM Lucerne station | 0h56 | 4:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2628 | 2628 | 3:09 PM Lucerne station | 0h42 | 3:51 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2628 | 2628 | 3:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h05 | 4:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2628 | 2628 · RE 48 4928 | 4928 | 3:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 4:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2127 | 2127 · S 11 19162 | 19162 | 3:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 4:35 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2127 | 2127 | 3:35 PM Lucerne station | 0h47 | 4:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2127 | 2127 · IR 55 723 | 723 | 3:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h07 | 4:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2630 | 2630 · S 11 19164 | 19164 | 4:09 PM Lucerne station | 0h56 | 5:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2630 | 2630 | 4:09 PM Lucerne station | 0h42 | 4:51 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2630 | 2630 · RE 48 4930 | 4930 | 4:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 5:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2581 | 2581 · S 11 19166 | 19166 | 4:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 5:35 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2581 | 2581 | 4:35 PM Lucerne station | 0h47 | 5:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2581 | 2581 · IC 1 725 | 725 | 4:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h07 | 5:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2632 | 2632 · S 11 19168 | 19168 | 5:09 PM Lucerne station | 0h56 | 6:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2632 | 2632 | 5:09 PM Lucerne station | 0h42 | 5:51 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2632 | 2632 · RE 48 4932 | 4932 | 5:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 6:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2632 | 2632 | 5:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h05 | 6:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2131 | 2131 | 5:35 PM Lucerne station | 0h47 | 6:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2131 | 2131 · S 11 19170 | 19170 | 5:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 6:35 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2131 | 2131 · IC 1 727 | 727 | 5:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h07 | 6:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2634 | 2634 | 6:09 PM Lucerne station | 0h42 | 6:51 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2634 | 2634 · S 11 19172 | 19172 | 6:09 PM Lucerne station | 0h56 | 7:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2634 | 2634 · RE 48 4934 | 4934 | 6:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 7:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2133 | 2133 | 6:35 PM Lucerne station | 0h47 | 7:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2133 | 2133 · S 11 19174 | 19174 | 6:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 7:35 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2133 | 2133 · IC 1 729 | 729 | 6:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h07 | 7:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2636 | 2636 | 7:09 PM Lucerne station | 0h42 | 7:51 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2636 | 2636 · S 11 19176 | 19176 | 7:09 PM Lucerne station | 0h56 | 8:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2636 | 2636 | 7:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h05 | 8:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2636 | 2636 · RE 48 4936 | 4936 | 7:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 8:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2135 | 2135 · S 11 19178 | 19178 | 7:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 8:35 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2135 | 2135 | 7:35 PM Lucerne station | 0h47 | 8:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2135 | 2135 · IC 1 731 | 731 | 7:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h07 | 8:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2638 | 2638 | 8:09 PM Lucerne station | 0h42 | 8:51 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2638 | 2638 · S 11 19180 | 19180 | 8:09 PM Lucerne station | 0h56 | 9:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2638 | 2638 · RE 48 4938 | 4938 | 8:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 9:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2638 | 2638 | 8:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h05 | 9:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2587 | 2587 | 8:35 PM Lucerne station | 0h47 | 9:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2587 | 2587 · S 11 19182 | 19182 | 8:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 9:35 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2587 | 2587 · IC 1 733 | 733 | 8:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h07 | 9:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2640 | 2640 | 9:09 PM Lucerne station | 0h42 | 9:51 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2640 | 2640 · S 11 19184 | 19184 | 9:09 PM Lucerne station | 0h56 | 10:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2640 | 2640 · RE 48 4940 | 4940 | 9:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 10:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2640 | 2640 | 9:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h05 | 10:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2589 | 2589 | 9:35 PM Lucerne station | 0h47 | 10:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2589 | 2589 · S 11 19186 | 19186 | 9:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 10:35 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2589 | 2589 · IC 1 735 | 735 | 9:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h07 | 10:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2642 | 2642 | 10:09 PM Lucerne station | 0h42 | 10:51 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2642 | 2642 · S 11 19188 | 19188 | 10:09 PM Lucerne station | 0h56 | 11:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2642 | 2642 | 10:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h05 | 11:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2642 | 2642 · RE 48 4942 | 4942 | 10:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 11:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2591 | 2591 | 10:35 PM Lucerne station | 0h50 | 11:25 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2591 | 2591 · S 5 18590 | 18590 | 10:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h09 | 11:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2591 | 2591 · S 9 18990 | 18990 | 10:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h09 | 11:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2644 | 2644 · S 11 19192 | 19192 | 11:09 PM Lucerne station | 0h56 | 12:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2644 | 2644 | 11:09 PM Lucerne station | 0h42 | 11:51 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2644 | 2644 · RE 48 4944 | 4944 | 11:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 12:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2644 | 2644 | 11:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h14 | 12:23 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2593 | 2593 | 11:35 PM Lucerne station | 0h50 | 12:25 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2593 | 2593 · S 5 18594 | 18594 | 11:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h09 | 12:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 696 | 696 · IC 8 841 | 841 · BN N1 | 45923 | 11:54 PM Lucerne station | 1h33 | 1:27 AM Zurich | 2 transfers | |
IC 21 696 | 696 · IC 8 841 | 841 | 11:54 PM Lucerne station | 1h12 | 1:06 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 696 | 696 · IC 8 841 | 841 · BN N1 | 59039 | 11:54 PM Lucerne station | 1h33 | 1:27 AM Zurich | 2 transfers | |
IC 21 696 | 696 · IC 8 841 | 841 · BN N1 | 61664 | 11:54 PM Lucerne station | 1h33 | 1:27 AM Zurich | 2 transfers | |
IC 21 696 | 696 · IC 8 841 | 841 · BN N1 | 61667 | 11:54 PM Lucerne station | 1h33 | 1:27 AM Zurich | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, August 23 | |||||
RE N7 2600 | 2600 | 12:35 AM Lucerne station | 0h48 | 1:23 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE N7 2600 | 2600 · SN 6 13762 | 13762 | 12:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h04 | 1:39 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
RE N7 2600 | 2600 · SN 11 13702 | 13702 | 12:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 1:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 2344 | 2344 · IC 8 843 | 843 | 12:47 AM Lucerne station | 1h23 | 2:10 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 2344 | 2344 · IC 8 843 | 843 · SN 11 13704 | 13704 | 12:47 AM Lucerne station | 1h48 | 2:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
RE N7 2602 | 2602 | 1:35 AM Lucerne station | 0h50 | 2:25 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE N7 2602 | 2602 · SN 5 13754 | 13754 | 1:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h27 | 3:02 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
RE N7 2602 | 2602 · SN 6 13764 | 13764 | 1:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h04 | 2:39 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Lucerne to Zurich run on average 27 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 42m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Switzerland's leading art museum with major works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, including Monet, Giacometti, and important Swiss collections.
National museum in a castle-like building near the main station. It offers essential insight into Swiss cultural history, design, and nationhood.
Remarkable private collection in a villa, featuring Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early modern masterpieces in an intimate lakeside setting.
Zurich's famous old town shopping street links the main station to the lake. It is ideal for strolling, people-watching, and seeing the city's polished center.
Historic riverside old town with lanes, guild houses, churches, and viewpoints. It is the essential area for Zurich's medieval atmosphere.
Beautiful lakeside promenade lined with trees, gardens, and views across Lake Zurich. Perfect for a scenic walk in any season.
Sliced veal in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce, usually served with rösti. It is Zurich’s signature dish and a classic in traditional brasseries.
Pan-fried grated potato cake with a crisp crust and soft center. A Swiss staple closely tied to Zurich and often served with meat, eggs, or cheese.
Swiss cheese fondue made by melting local cheeses with wine and garlic, then dipping bread. It is a beloved cold-weather social meal across Zurich.
Refined Swiss fine dining in a historic setting, led by a renowned chef. Known for modern tasting menus and polished service.
Historic casual restaurant by Lake Zurich, known for Zürich classics like rösti and veal dishes in a traditional guild-house setting.
Elegant old-town restaurant with classic Swiss and French cuisine. A strong choice for fondue, seasonal dishes, and a formal atmosphere.
Zurich is pricier than most European cities. Hotels, dining, and local transit are costly, though supermarkets and takeaway spots can help lower daily spend.
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Zurich HB -> Central, Zurich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne to Zurich 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 Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lucerne to Zurich trains use the Luzern Bhf to Zürich HB station pair, with some services arriving at Zürich Oerlikon. Use this guide to compare Lucerne and Zurich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Restaurant La Cucina, Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Luzern Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Luzern Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Bhf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Monopol Luzern, Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel, Hotel Central Luzern.
Luzern, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern, Bahnhof.
Luzern Allmend/Messe is 1 km from Lucerne city centre. Public transport options include:
Luzern Allmend/Messe has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
ATMs are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
Available at Luzern Allmend/Messe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luzern Allmend/Messe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
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