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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 $68 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $68, while a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$68 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Lausanne to Lucerne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around $68 (€57) compared to roughly $90 (€76) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€19). The journey takes 2h 26m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Lausanne to Lucerne
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.
- IR 15 2517 | 2517
10:40 AM 2h21 Lausanne station 1:01 PM Lucerne station $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- IR 15 2517 | 2517
10:40 AM 2h21 Lausanne station 1:01 PM Lucerne station $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- IR 15 2517 | 2517
10:40 AM 2h21 Lausanne station 1:01 PM Lucerne station $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- IC 1 715 | 715 · IC 61 616 | 616 · RE 24 4721 | 4721
10:17 AM 2h38 Lausanne station 12:55 PM Lucerne station $54 1 One-way 2 transfers - IC 1 711 | 711 · IC 61 612 | 612 · RE 24 4717 | 4717
8:17 AM 2h38 Lausanne station 10:55 AM Lucerne station $55 1 One-way 2 transfers - IC 1 719 | 719 · IC 61 620 | 620 · RE 24 4725 | 4725
12:17 PM 2h38 Lausanne station 2:55 PM Lucerne station $55 1 One-way 2 transfers
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- 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.
- 3 direct trains per day with SBB.
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