- 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 13
€76
Average ticket price on Sep 13
€109
Fastest journey on Sep 13
6 h 24 m
Average journey duration on Sep 13
6 h 43 m
Trains on Sep 13
4
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 €109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €76.
It's difficult to get from Nuremberg to Lucerne without transferring at least 2 times.
ICE 728 · 15515 · ICE 71 · IC 623
ICE 728 · ICE 279 · IR 2327
88612 · ICE 568 · ICE 279 · IR 2327
ICE 523 · ECE 194 · IR 2122
ICE 523 · ECE 194 · IR 2122
88612 · ICE 568 · ICE 279 · IR 2327
ICE 728 · 15515 · ICE 71 · IC 623
ICE 728 · ICE 279 · IR 2327Omio 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 an average ticket price of €52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €52, while a flight costs an average of €438.
Distance: 208 miles (336 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€94 Average price | €52 Average price Cheapest | €438 Average price | €130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 17m Average total duration 8h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 2h 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 |
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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 Nuremberg to Lucerne:
A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Lucerne costing on average €94.
A bus is €386 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Lucerne costing on average €438.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 59m.
Bus takes on average 8h 47m.
Tickets start at around €94 compared to roughly €130 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €36. The journey takes 5h 59m 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 today, Saturday, September 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 728 · ICE 279 · IR 2327 | 8:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 7h05 | 3:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 728 · 15515 · ICE 71 · IC 623 | 8:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h55 | 2:55 PM Lucerne station | 4 transfers | |
88612 · ICE 568 · ICE 279 · IR 2327 | 8:37 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h28 | 3:05 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 523 · ECE 194 · IR 2122 | On time 9:01 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h24 | 3:25 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2164 · ICE 105 · EC 173 | 9:41 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h24 | 4:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 724 · ICE 371 · IR 2331 | 10:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 7h05 | 5:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 527 · ECE 192 · IR 2126 | On time 11:01 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h24 | 5:25 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2162 · ICE 107 · IC 683 | 11:42 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h23 | 6:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 720 · ICE 373 · IR 2335 | 12:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 7h05 | 7:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 720 · 15523 · ICE 73 · EC 67 | 12:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h55 | 6:55 PM Lucerne station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 621 · ECE 190 · IR 2130 | On time 1:01 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h24 | 7:25 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2160 · ICE 109 · IC 687 | On time 1:40 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h25 | 8:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 626 · ICE 375 · IR 2339 | On time 2:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 7h05 | 9:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 626 · 15527 · ICE 7 · IC 635 | On time 2:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h55 | 8:55 PM Lucerne station | 4 transfers | |
59125 · 3296 · ECE 98 · IR 2134 | On time 2:39 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h46 | 9:25 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 625 · ECE 98 · IR 2134 | On time 3:01 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h24 | 9:25 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2068 · ICE 201 · IC 691 | On time 3:41 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h24 | 10:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 622 · 15531 · ICE 75 · IC 641 | On time 4:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h55 | 10:55 PM Lucerne station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 622 · ICE 377 · IR 2343 | On time 4:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 7h05 | 11:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
88620 · ICE 266 · ICE 377 · IR 2343 | 4:38 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h27 | 11:05 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 629 · ECE 96 · IR 2590 | On time 5:01 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h24 | 11:25 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2066 · ICE 203 · IC 2345 | On time 5:40 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h25 | 12:05 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 528 · ICE 379 · IR 2347 | On time 6:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 7h16 | 1:16 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 528 · 15535 · ECE 9 · IR 2493 | On time 6:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h55 | 12:55 AM Lucerne station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 1163 · ICE 560 · ICE 379 · IR 2347 | 7:01 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h15 | 1:16 AM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
IC 2064 · ICE 205 · IC 2349 | On time 7:42 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h35 | 2:17 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 524 · 15539 · ICE 77 · S 3 | 8:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h45 | 5:45 AM Lucerne station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 524 · 15539 · ICE 77 · IC 659 | 8:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h05 | 6:05 AM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Nuremberg to Lucerne run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €40 but you can travel from only €32 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 5h 14m.
Distance 208 miles (336 km) |
Average train duration 5h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 14m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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 Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Lucerne trains use the Nürnberg Hbf to Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof. Use this guide to compare Nuremberg and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nürnberg Hbf is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg 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: Burger King, Cantina Estacion Mediterrano, Coffee Fellows, Dallmayr Cafebar, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Sportsbar, Istanbul Döner, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Nürnberg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Hbf: Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include IntercityHotel Nuremberg, Park Plaza Nuremberg, Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville.
Nürnberg Frankenstadion is 4 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Frankenstadion 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: Gasthaus Zeppelinfeld, Der Beck, Asia Cook, Parkcafe August Meier
Wi-Fi is available at Nürnberg Frankenstadion. ATMs are available at Nürnberg Frankenstadion.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Frankenstadion. Information desks are available at Nürnberg Frankenstadion.
Luggage storage is available at Nürnberg Frankenstadion. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Frankenstadion: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Frankenstadion: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Frankenstadion.
Nürnberg Flughafen is 5 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Flughafen 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, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminal90, Mövenpick Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Mövenpick Hotel Nürnberg Airport, Hotel Alpha, Hotel Marienbad.
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.
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