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Compare train for Lausanne to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$65 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
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How to get from Lausanne to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lausanne to Lucerne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 1 713 | 713 · EC 30460 | 30460 · RE 24 4719 | 47199:17 AM2h38Lausanne station11:55 AMLucerne station$571One-way2 transfers
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IC 1 713 | 713 · EC 30460 | 30460 · RE 24 4719 | 47199:17 AM2h38Lausanne station11:55 AMLucerne station$571One-way2 transfers
Fastest
IR 15 2515 | 25159:40 AM2h21Lausanne station12:01 PMLucerne station$581One-way0 transfers
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IR 15 2513 | 25138:40 AM2h21Lausanne station11:01 AMLucerne station$641One-way0 transfers
IC 5 517 | 517 · IC 21 671 | 6719:34 AM2h31Lausanne station12:05 PMLucerne station$651One-way1 transfer
IC 1 711 | 711 · IC 61 612 | 612 · RE 24 4717 | 47178:17 AM2h38Lausanne station10:55 AMLucerne station$741One-way2 transfers
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Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Lucerne as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Lucerne by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Lucerne by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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