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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.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Lucerne will cost around €116 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €53.
It's difficult to get from Prague to Lucerne without transferring at least 4 times.
EX 352 · ICE 1060 · 32477 · 32470
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EX 354 · 3576 · ICE 1163 · ICE 560
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IC 564 · 5284 · IC 2160 · ICE 109
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Trains from Prague to Lucerne run on average 7 times per day, taking around 11h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €47 but you can travel from only €38 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 349 miles (562 km) distance in 9h 48m.
Distance 349 miles (562 km) |
Average train duration 11h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €47 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 9h 48m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Prague to Lucerne.
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Lucerne trains for tomorrow, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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IC 564 · 5284 · IC 2160 · ICE 109 | 8:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 11h30 | 8:05 PM Lucerne station | 4 transfers | |
EX 358 · 78947 · EC 98 · IR 2134 | On time 9:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 11h50 | 9:25 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
rj 512 · Sp 5286 · IC 2068 · ICE 201 | 10:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 11h30 | 10:05 PM Lucerne station | 4 transfers | |
RJ 512 · 5286 · IC 2068 · ICE 201 | 10:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 11h30 | 10:05 PM Lucerne station | 4 transfers | |
EX 356 · 78955 · EC 96 · IR 2590 | On time 11:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 11h50 | 11:25 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
IC 562 · 5288 · IC 2066 · ICE 203 | 12:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 11h30 | 12:05 AM Lucerne station | 4 transfers | |
EX 354 · 3576 · ICE 1163 · ICE 560 | On time 1:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 11h41 | 1:16 AM Lucerne station | 5 transfers | |
IC 560 · 5290 · IC 2064 · ICE 77 | 2:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 15h30 | 6:05 AM Lucerne station | 4 transfers | |
EX 352 · ICE 1060 · 32477 · 32470 | On time 3:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 16h16 | 7:51 AM Lucerne station | 5 transfers | |
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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
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague 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 Prague to Lucerne trains use the Praha hlavní nádraží to Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof. Use this guide to compare Prague and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Praha hlavní nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha hlavní nádraží 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 Fantova Kavárna, Sushi Time
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esplanade Prague, Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag, Hotel City Central.
Praha-Holesovice is 2 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Holesovice 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 Na Kovárně, Cross Club
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha-Holesovice. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha-Holesovice. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Holesovice: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Mama Shelter Prague, Plaza Alta Hotel, Hotel Belvedere.
Praha-Smichov is 3 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Smichov 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 Praha-Smichov.
ATMs are available at Praha-Smichov.
Available at Praha-Smichov: Parking, WC.
Available at Praha-Smichov: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Smichov.
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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