Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lucerne train with SBB

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lucerne

Showing times and prices for Jun 20

Cheapest price

$36

Average price

$50

Fastest journey

1 h 6 m

Average duration

1 h 7 m

Trains per day

Distance

49 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lucerne will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.

Fast trains

Of the 11 trains that leave Zurich Airport (ZRH) for Lucerne on Fri, Jun 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .

On Fri, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 10 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.

IC 8 824 | 824 · IR 70 2631 | 2631

03:45PM1h06

Zurich Airport

04:51PMLucerne station

$361One-way

1 transfer

IC 8 812 | 812 · IR 70 2619 | 2619

09:45AM1h06

Zurich Airport

10:51AMLucerne station

$481One-way

1 transfer

IR 75 2112 | 2112

09:15AM1h10

Zurich Airport

10:25AMLucerne station

$481One-way

0 transfers

IC 8 810 | 810 · IR 70 2617 | 2617

08:45AM1h06

Zurich Airport

09:51AMLucerne station

$481One-way

1 transfer

IR 75 2128 | 2128 · IR 75 2582 | 2582

05:15PM1h10

Zurich Airport

06:25PMLucerne station

$481One-way

1 transfer

Live departures

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lucerne train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 20

Last updated at 3:47 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
IR 75 2110 \| 2110	6:15 AM Zurich Airport	1h10	7:25 AM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 8 810 \| 810 · IR 70 2617 \| 2617	6:45 AM Zurich Airport	1h06	7:51 AM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IR 75 2112 \| 2112	7:15 AM Zurich Airport	1h10	8:25 AM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 13 3260 \| 3260	7:38 AM Zurich Airport	1h13	8:51 AM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 8 812 \| 812 · IR 70 2619 \| 2619	7:45 AM Zurich Airport	1h06	8:51 AM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IC 8 824 \| 824 · IR 70 2631 \| 2631	1:45 PM Zurich Airport	1h06	2:51 PM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IR 75 2126 \| 2126	2:15 PM Zurich Airport	1h10	3:25 PM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 81 826 \| 826 · IC 2 881 \| 881 · IR VAE 2028 \| 2028	2:45 PM Zurich Airport	1h36	4:21 PM Lucerne station	2 transfers
IC 81 826 \| 826 · IR 70 2633 \| 2633	2:45 PM Zurich Airport	1h06	3:51 PM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IC 1 728 \| 728 · IC 5 1530 \| 1530 · RE 24 4733 \| 4733	3:08 PM Zurich Airport	1h47	4:55 PM Lucerne station	2 transfers
IR 75 2128 \| 2128 · IR 75 2582 \| 2582	3:15 PM Zurich Airport	1h10	4:25 PM Lucerne station	1 transfer
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lucerne

Switzerland

Trains from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lucerne run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

29 miles (48 km)

Average train duration

1h 10m

Cheapest ticket price

$18 (€15)

Trains per day

Fastest train

1h 3m

First train

06:15

Last train

21:45

Price information

Train companies: SBB from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lucerne trains

Buy your official SBB train tickets to Lucerne from Zurich Airport (ZRH) from $15 (€12) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular journey.

SBB is Switzerland's main train company and for your next journey SBB offers these ticket types: Round-trip Standard Ticket or First Class.

Train information from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lucerne with SBB:

Average Duration: 1 h 3 min
Cheapest Price: $15

FAQs: Trains from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lucerne

FAQs: Travel by train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lucerne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lucerne.

Cheap train tickets from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lucerne can start from as little as $21 (€17) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lucerne is $35 (€28); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lucerne train time is 1 h 3 min covering the 30 mile (48 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lucerne leaves at 6: 15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lucerne leaves at 8: 45 PM.

There are 12 trains a day from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lucerne which require at least one change with SBB. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lucerne train with SBB. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lucerne as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 45 PM.

A day trip to Lucerne from Zurich Airport (ZRH) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 3 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lucerne is November.

You have options as you can travel between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Lucerne 2 different ways: bus or train.