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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 on Oct 29
$62
Average ticket price on Oct 29
$87
Fastest journey on Oct 29
4 h 6 m
Average journey duration on Oct 29
4 h 9 m
Trains on Oct 29
14
Distance
203 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Lucerne will cost around $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
It's difficult to get from Stuttgart to Lucerne without transferring at least 2 times.
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Trains from Stuttgart to Lucerne run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 but you can travel from only $25 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 126 miles (203 km) distance in 3h 28m.
Distance 126 miles (203 km) |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 28m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Stuttgart to Lucerne.
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Lucerne trains for today, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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IC 2068 · ICE 201 · IC 691 | Delayed 5:15 PM 5:59 PMStuttgart Hbf | 4h06 | 10:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
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19000 · ICE 273 · IC 667 | 5:32 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h33 | 10:05 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IC 181 · IR 2112 | On time 5:45 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h40 | 10:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S1 · IC 181 · IR 2112 | 6:05 AM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 4h20 | 10:25 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 9578 · ICE 275 · IR 2319 | On time 6:52 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h13 | 11:05 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1981 · 3048 · RE 4917 · IR 2621 | On time 6:56 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h55 | 11:51 AM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
RE 51981 · 3048 · RE 4917 · IR 2621 | On time 6:56 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h55 | 11:51 AM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
S1 · IC 1981 · 3048 · RE 4917 | 7:05 AM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 4h46 | 11:51 AM Lucerne station | 4 transfers | |
IC 2168 · ICE 101 · IC 671 | On time 7:59 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h06 | 12:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
S3 · IC 183 · IR 2116 | 8:15 AM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 4h10 | 12:25 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
19006 · ICE 277 · IR 2323 | 8:32 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h33 | 1:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
S2 · IC 1983 · 3052 · RE 4921 | 9:10 AM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 4h41 | 1:51 PM Lucerne station | 4 transfers | |
S2 · RE 51983 · 3052 · RE 4921 | 9:10 AM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 4h41 | 1:51 PM Lucerne station | 4 transfers | |
IC 2166 · ICE 103 · IC 675 | On time 9:59 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h06 | 2:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
S3 · IC 185 · IR 2120 | 10:15 AM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 4h10 | 2:25 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
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Swiss Transport Museum with trains, planes, cars, simulators, and media exhibits. Lucerne’s top family-friendly museum.
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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.
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Rich melted cheese with bread, potatoes, or pickles. A classic Swiss communal meal that reflects alpine dairy traditions popular around Lucerne.
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Lucerne trains use the Stuttgart Hbf to Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof. Use this guide to compare Stuttgart and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stuttgart 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: backWERK, Ditsch, Kamps Backstube, Le Crobag, Dunkin' Donuts, min min, Starbucks, Yorma's
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Stuttgart Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf. Information desks are located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the north entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf: Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart, Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf, Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte.
Stuttgart Hbf (tief) 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 Amici, Block House Stuttgart
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin, Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof, Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten.
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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