- Must visit
Swiss Museum of Transport
Swiss Transport Museum with trains, planes, cars, simulators, and media exhibits. Lucerne’s top family-friendly museum.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€96
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€103
Fastest journey on Sep 19
8 h 49 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
9 h 34 m
Trains on Sep 19
6
Distance
548 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Münster to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Münster to Lucerne will cost around €103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €96.
It's difficult to get from Münster to Lucerne without transferring at least 2 times.
ICE 515 · ICE 2557 · IR 2631
ICE 515 · ICE 27 · ICE 225 · ICE 903
17411 · ICE 2013 · ICE 2559 · IR 2635
52313 · 17411 · ICE 2013 · ICE 2559
14713 · ICE 517 · ICE 2559 · IR 2635
ICE 515 · ICE 2557 · IR 2631
14713 · ICE 517 · ICE 2559 · IR 2635
20205 · ICE 517 · ICE 2559 · IR 2635
17411 · ICE 2013 · ICE 2559 · IR 2635
ICE 515 · ICE 27 · ICE 225 · ICE 903Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Münster to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €72, while a flight costs an average of €543.
Distance: 340 miles (548 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€102 Average price | €543 Average price | €72 Average price Cheapest | €171 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 13m Average total duration 15h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Münster to Lucerne:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster to Lucerne costing on average €102.
A bus is €471 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Münster to Lucerne costing on average €543.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 17m.
Bus takes on average 15h 43m.
The journey is about 10m faster (7h 17m by train vs 7h 27m by car) and roughly €69 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€102 vs €171). 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.
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 Münster to Lucerne trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 515 · ICE 27 · ICE 225 · ICE 903 | On time 8:02 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 10h23 | 6:25 PM Lucerne station | 5 transfers | |
ICE 515 · ICE 2557 · IR 2631 | On time 8:02 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 8h49 | 4:51 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
52313 · 17411 · ICE 2013 · ICE 2559 | 8:19 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 10h32 | 6:51 PM Lucerne station | 4 transfers | |
17411 · ICE 2013 · ICE 2559 · IR 2635 | 8:35 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 10h16 | 6:51 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
20205 · ICE 517 · ICE 2559 · IR 2635 | 9:39 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 9h12 | 6:51 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
14713 · ICE 517 · ICE 2559 · IR 2635 | 9:43 AM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 9h08 | 6:51 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Münster to Lucerne run on average 20 times per day, taking around 7h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €50 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 340 miles (548 km) distance in 6h 31m.
Distance 340 miles (548 km) |
Average train duration 7h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €50 |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 6h 31m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Discover the best of Lucerne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lucerne trip today.
Swiss Transport Museum with trains, planes, cars, simulators, and media exhibits. Lucerne’s top family-friendly museum.
Collection of Pablo Picasso works in a historic building once linked to the artist’s celebrated 1930s Lucerne exhibition.
Jean Nouvel-designed art museum showing modern and contemporary works in a superb lakeside cultural complex.
Preserved old town square lined with frescoed historic buildings, fountains, and guild houses. A classic Lucerne photo stop.
Car-free riverside promenade beside the Reuss with shops and facades. Ideal for strolling between major old town sights.
Elegant lakefront promenade with mountain views, grand hotels, and access to the KKL and boat piers.
Crisp potato rösti from Central Switzerland, often served plain or topped. It is a beloved Swiss staple found in Lucerne homes and taverns.
Rich melted cheese with bread, potatoes, or pickles. A classic Swiss communal meal that reflects alpine dairy traditions popular around Lucerne.
Melted raclette cheese scraped over potatoes and pickles. It is a hearty mountain dish widely enjoyed across Switzerland, including Lucerne.
Elegant fine dining focused on creative French-Swiss cuisine with lake views and a long-standing reputation for special occasions.
Historic riverside restaurant known for Lucerne classics like Chügelipastete in a traditional setting near the old town.
Refined lakeside dining with seasonal Swiss cuisine and polished service in the grand Hotel Schweizerhof.
Lucerne is pricier than most European cities, with high hotel rates, meals, and local transport, especially in peak tourist season.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up taxi fares and leave small change at cafes.
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Luzern Verkehrshaus -> Luzern Bahnhof, Lucerne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Münster 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 Münster to Lucerne trains use the Münster(Westf) Hbf to Luzern Bhf station pair. Use this guide to compare Münster and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Münster(Westf) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, Altes Gasthaus Leve, Asia Quick 2, Garbo
Wi-Fi is available at Münster(Westf) Hbf. ATMs are available at Münster(Westf) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Münster(Westf) Hbf. Information desks are available at Münster(Westf) Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Münster(Westf) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Münster(Westf) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Münster(Westf) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Münster(Westf) Hbf.
Nearby hotels include H4 Hotel, Central Hotel, Marco Polo, Martinihof.
Münster Zentrum Nord is 2 km from Münster city centre. Public transport options include:
Münster Zentrum Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Schwarzwaldhütte, Domino's, Torino, Maya Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Münster Zentrum Nord. ATMs are available at Münster Zentrum Nord.
Ticket office support is available at Münster Zentrum Nord. Information desks are available at Münster Zentrum Nord.
Luggage storage is available at Münster Zentrum Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Münster Zentrum Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Münster Zentrum Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Münster Zentrum Nord.
Münster-Mecklenbeck is 5 km from Münster city centre. Public transport options include:
Münster-Mecklenbeck has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Grill, Eis Cafe Delizioso, Pizza Venezia
Wi-Fi is available at Münster-Mecklenbeck. ATMs are available at Münster-Mecklenbeck.
Ticket office support is available at Münster-Mecklenbeck. Information desks are available at Münster-Mecklenbeck.
Luggage storage is available at Münster-Mecklenbeck. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Münster-Mecklenbeck: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Münster-Mecklenbeck: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Münster-Mecklenbeck.
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.
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