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Pergamonmuseum (Pergamon Museum)
One of Berlin’s most famous museums on Museum Island, known for monumental antiquities including the Pergamon Altar collection displays and Near Eastern art. A major cultural highlight despite phased,
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$121
Fastest journey
8 h 39 m
Average duration
8 h 49 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
710 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Berlin will cost around $121 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
It's difficult to get from Lucerne to Berlin without transferring at least once.
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IR 2316 · IC 966 · ICE 370
IR 2312 · ICE 372
IC 668 · IC 964 · ICE 108 · ICE 598
IC 672 · ICE 106 · ICE 596
IR 2466 · ICE 370Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $111.
Distance: 441 miles (710 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$114 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $279 Average price | $240 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 22m Average total duration 11h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.3kg 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 Lucerne to Berlin:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Berlin costing on average $114 (€93).
A bus is $198 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Berlin costing on average $279 (€229).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 1m.
Bus takes on average 11h 52m.
Tickets start at around $114 (€93) compared to roughly $240 (€197) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $126 (€103). The journey takes 9h 1m versus 8h 35m 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 Lucerne to Berlin trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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IR 2312 · ICE 372 | On time 8:54 AM Lucerne station | 8h40 | 5:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 4714 · IC 612 · ICE 6 · ICE 941 | On time 9:05 AM Lucerne station | 9h07 | 6:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 2464 · ICE 108 · ICE 598 | On time 9:30 AM Lucerne station | 9h40 | 7:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 668 · IC 964 · ICE 108 · ICE 598 | On time 9:54 AM Lucerne station | 9h16 | 7:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 2466 · ICE 370 | On time 10:30 AM Lucerne station | 9h03 | 7:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IR 2316 · IC 966 · ICE 370 | On time 10:54 AM Lucerne station | 8h39 | 7:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:25 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 11h35 | 4:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:25 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 11h28 | 3:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:25 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 12h04 | 4:29 PM Berlin Spandau | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 4:25 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 13h53 | 6:18 PM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 4:25 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 13h30 | 5:55 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Lucerne to Berlin run on average 11 times per day, taking around 9h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€42) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 441 miles (710 km) distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 441 miles (710 km) |
Average train duration 9h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€42) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 8h 10m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 49 days |
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One of Berlin’s most famous museums on Museum Island, known for monumental antiquities including the Pergamon Altar collection displays and Near Eastern art. A major cultural highlight despite phased,
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Berlin’s most famous historic boulevard, lined with monumental buildings and key sights. A classic walk connecting Brandenburg Gate with Museum Island and the city’s historic core.
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