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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 an average ticket price of €56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €56, while a train costs an average of €56.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€56 Average price Cheapest | €75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Tickets start at around €56 compared to roughly €75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €20. The journey takes 2h 28m versus 2h 26m 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.
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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 903 | 903 · IC 61 612 | 612 · RE 24 4717 | 47178:17 AM2h38Lausanne station10:55 AMLucerne station€491One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 903 | 903 · IC 61 612 | 612 · RE 24 4717 | 47178:17 AM2h38Lausanne station10:55 AMLucerne station€491One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- IR 15 2515 | 25159:40 AM2h21Lausanne station12:01 PMLucerne station€541One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 905 | 905 · IC 61 616 | 616 · RE 24 4721 | 472110:17 AM2h38Lausanne station12:55 PMLucerne station€511One-way2 transfers
- IC 1 713 | 713 · IC 6 30060 | 30060 · RE 24 4719 | 47199:17 AM2h38Lausanne station11:55 AMLucerne station€531One-way2 transfers
- IR 15 2513 | 25138:40 AM2h21Lausanne station11:01 AMLucerne station€541One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Lausanne to Lucerne
Travel 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 Lausanne to Lucerne.
- Around 7 trains 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 to go to Lucerne by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with SBB.
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