The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Lucerne station
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
41 m
Average duration
41 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Lucerne station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich HB to Lucerne station will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 41 trains that leave Zurich HB for Lucerne station on Fri, Jun 19, 39 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IR 75 2564 | 25645:35 AM0h50Zurich HB6:25 AMLucerne station$231One-way0 transfers
IR 70 2611 | 26116:10 AM0h41Zurich HB6:51 AMLucerne station$231One-way0 transfers
IR 75 2590 | 259010:35 PM0h50Zurich HB11:25 PMLucerne station$251One-way0 transfers
IR 2569 | 25695:39 PM1h00Zurich HB6:39 PMLucerne station$261One-way0 transfers
IR 75 2134 | 21348:35 PM0h50Zurich HB9:25 PMLucerne station$261One-way0 transfers
IR 70 2635 | 26356:10 PM0h41Zurich HB6:51 PMLucerne station$271One-way0 transfers
IR 70 2637 | 26377:10 PM0h41Zurich HB7:51 PMLucerne station$271One-way0 transfers
IR 70 2639 | 26398:10 PM0h41Zurich HB8:51 PMLucerne station$271One-way0 transfers
IR 70 2641 | 26419:10 PM0h41Zurich HB9:51 PMLucerne station$331One-way0 transfers
IR 70 2645 | 264511:10 PM0h41Zurich HB11:51 PMLucerne station$271One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Zurich HB to Lucerne station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Lucerne station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, and a bus costs an average of $29.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich HB to Lucerne station:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich HB to Lucerne station costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to Lucerne station take longer:
Bus takes on average 47m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with SBB.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Zurich HB to Lucerne station train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to Lucerne station trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 75 2590 | 2590 | 10:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 11:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2645 | 2645 | 11:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 11:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2592 | 2592 | 11:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 12:25 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
S 24 20493 | 20493 · S 1 21111 | 21111 | 12:21 AM Zurich HB | 5h17 | 5:38 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18594 | 18594 · EV EV1 68420 | 68420 · S 1 21111 | 21111 | 12:39 AM Zurich HB | 4h59 | 5:38 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 75 2564 | 2564 | 5:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 6:25 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2611 | 2611 | 6:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 6:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2106 | 2106 | 6:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 7:25 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2613 | 2613 | 7:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 7:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2570 | 2570 | 7:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 8:25 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2615 | 2615 | 8:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 8:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2110 | 2110 | 8:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 9:25 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2617 | 2617 | 9:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 9:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2112 | 2112 | 9:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 10:25 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2619 | 2619 | 10:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 10:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2114 | 2114 | 10:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 11:25 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2621 | 2621 | 11:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 11:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2116 | 2116 | 11:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 12:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2623 | 2623 | 12:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 12:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2576 | 2576 | 12:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 1:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2625 | 2625 | 1:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 1:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2120 | 2120 | 1:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 2:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2627 | 2627 | 2:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 2:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2122 | 2122 | 2:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 3:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2629 | 2629 | 3:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 3:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2580 | 2580 | 3:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 4:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2631 | 2631 | 4:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 4:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2126 | 2126 | 4:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 5:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 2567 | 2567 | 4:39 PM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 5:39 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2633 | 2633 | 5:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 5:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2582 | 2582 | 5:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 6:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 2569 | 2569 | 5:39 PM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 6:39 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2635 | 2635 | 6:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 6:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2130 | 2130 | 6:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 7:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2637 | 2637 | 7:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 7:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2132 | 2132 | 7:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 8:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2639 | 2639 | 8:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 8:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2134 | 2134 | 8:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 9:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2641 | 2641 | 9:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 9:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2588 | 2588 | 9:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 10:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2643 | 2643 | 10:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 10:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Lucerne station
Trains from Zurich HB to Lucerne station run on average 8 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:35, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 41m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€17) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 3:35 AM |
Last train 11:10 PM |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich HB to Lucerne station trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich HB and Lucerne station from $20 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Zurich HB to Lucerne station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich HB to Lucerne station 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 station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich HB to Lucerne station
Most Zurich HB to Lucerne station trains use the Zürich HB to Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof. Use this guide to compare Zurich HB and Lucerne station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB 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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to Zürich Oerlikon from Zurich city centre
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon train station facilities and services
Zürich Oerlikon 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 and drink
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Getting to Zürich Altstetten from Zurich city centre
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten train station facilities and services
Zürich Altstetten 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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
Getting to Luzern Bhf from Lucerne city centre
Luzern Bhf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant La Cucina, Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luzern Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Luzern Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luzern Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Luzern Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Bhf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Monopol Luzern, Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel, Hotel Central Luzern.
Luzern, Bahnhof train station facilities and services
Luzern, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern, Bahnhof.
Getting to Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido from Lucerne city centre
Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido is 2 km from Lucerne city centre. Public transport options include:
Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido train station facilities and services
Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido.
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