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Swiss Museum of Transport
Swiss Transport Museum with trains, planes, cars, simulators, and media exhibits. Lucerne’s top family-friendly museum.
Cheapest price
€28
Average price
€28
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Meiringen to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Meiringen to Lucerne will cost around €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
Of the 5 trains that leave Meiringen for Lucerne on Mon, Aug 24, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct trains cover the 37 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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.
PE LIX 2919 | 2919
PE LIX 2921 | 2921
PE LIX 2925 | 2925
PE LIX 2917 | 2917
PE LIX 2923 | 2923
PE LIX 2919 | 2919
PE LIX 2921 | 2921
PE LIX 2925 | 2925
PE LIX 2917 | 2917
PE LIX 2923 | 2923Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Meiringen to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 14m.
Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €27. The journey takes 1h 14m versus 49m 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.
Direct services run with SBB, Rhatische Bahn, Luzern-Interlaken Express, Zentralbahn.
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 Meiringen to Lucerne trains for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PE LIX 2941 | 2941 | 8:41 PM Meiringen station | 1h14 | 9:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PE LIX 2945 | 2945 | 9:41 PM Meiringen station | 1h14 | 10:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 24 | |||||
PE LIX 2917 | 2917 | 8:41 AM Meiringen station | 1h14 | 9:55 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PE LIX 2919 | 2919 | 9:41 AM Meiringen station | 1h14 | 10:55 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PE LIX 2921 | 2921 | 10:41 AM Meiringen station | 1h14 | 11:55 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PE LIX 2923 | 2923 | 11:41 AM Meiringen station | 1h14 | 12:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PE LIX 2925 | 2925 | 12:41 PM Meiringen station | 1h14 | 1:55 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Meiringen to Lucerne run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:41, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 22 miles (37 km) distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 22 miles (37 km) |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 5:41 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Luzern Verkehrshaus -> Luzern Bahnhof, Lucerne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Meiringen to Lucerne 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 Lucerne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Meiringen to Lucerne trains use the Meiringen to Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido. Use this guide to compare Meiringen and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Meiringen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Tea Room Frutal, Panoramarestaurant Alpen Tower
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Meiringen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Meiringen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Meiringen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Meiringen: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Meiringen: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Meiringen, Hotel Victoria, Hotel Alpbach.
Aareschlucht West is 1 km from Meiringen city centre. Public transport options include:
Aareschlucht West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Aareschlucht West.
Available at Aareschlucht West: Parking, WC.
Available at Aareschlucht West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aareschlucht West.
Brünig-Hasliberg is 5 km from Meiringen city centre. Public transport options include:
Brünig-Hasliberg has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Brünig-Hasliberg.
Available at Brünig-Hasliberg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brünig-Hasliberg: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brünig-Hasliberg: Ramps.
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, Verkehrshaus/Lido is 2 km from Lucerne city centre. Public transport options include:
Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido.
ATMs are available at Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido.
Available at Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido: Parking, WC.
Available at Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido.
Luzern, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern, Bahnhof.
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