Luzerner Chügelipastete
Lucerne’s signature dish: a puff pastry pie filled with veal, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, often garnished with raisins. It is one of the city’s best-known traditional specialties.
Cheapest price
$84
Average price
$122
Fastest journey
6 h 24 m
Average duration
6 h 34 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
336 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Lucerne will cost around $122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $84.
It's difficult to get from Nuremberg to Lucerne without transferring at least 2 times.
IC 2166 · IC 185 · IR 2120
ICE 827 · ECE 196 · IR 2118
IC 2164 · IC 187 · IR 2124
ICE 728 · ICE 279 · IR 2327
88612 · ICE 568 · ICE 279 · IR 2327
ICE 827 · ECE 196 · IR 2118
ICE 701 · 3286 · ECE 194 · IR 2122
88612 · ICE 568 · ICE 279 · IR 2327
IC 2164 · IC 187 · IR 2124
IC 2160 · IC 281 · IR 2132Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $120.
Distance: 208 miles (336 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$114 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $342 Average price | $159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration 9h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 44m Average total duration 9h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Nuremberg to Lucerne:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Lucerne costing on average $114 (€92).
A bus is $287 (€233) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Lucerne costing on average $342 (€278).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 44m.
Bus takes on average 9h 50m.
Tickets start at around $114 (€92) compared to roughly $159 (€129) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46 (€37). The journey takes 6h 1m versus 5h 23m 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.
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 Nuremberg to Lucerne trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 827 · ECE 196 · IR 2118 | On time 7:01 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h24 | 1:25 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2166 · IC 185 · IR 2120 | On time 7:37 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h48 | 2:25 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
59089 · 57137 · 3210 · 17697 | 7:39 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 7h12 | 2:51 PM Lucerne station | 7 transfers | |
ICE 728 · ICE 279 · IR 2327 | On time 8:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 7h07 | 3:07 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1501 · ECE 194 · IR 2122 | On time 8:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 7h00 | 3:25 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
88612 · ICE 568 · ICE 279 · IR 2327 | 8:37 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h30 | 3:07 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 701 · 3286 · ECE 194 · IR 2122 | On time 8:59 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h26 | 3:25 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
IC 2164 · IC 187 · IR 2124 | On time 9:41 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h44 | 4:25 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 720 · ICE 73 · IC 981 · IR 2335 | On time 12:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 7h07 | 7:07 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
IC 2160 · IC 281 · IR 2132 | On time 1:40 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h45 | 8:25 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Nuremberg to Lucerne run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 208 miles (336 km) distance in 6h 23m.
Distance 208 miles (336 km) |
Average train duration 6h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 23m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
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Service is included in prices. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares; small tips in cafes are optional.
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