Geneva to Lucerne train
Book a train ticket from Geneva to Lucerne
Book a train ticket from Geneva to Lucerne
Information about the Geneva to Lucerne train
| Number routes per day | 47 |
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| Average route time | 3h 20m |
| Shortest route time | 3h 00m |
| First hour of departure | 4h 08m |
| Last hour of departure | 20h 38m |
| Timetables for tomorrow | See |
Cheap train tickets from Geneva to Lucerne
How much does a train ticket from Geneva to Lucerne cost?
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How many trains run from Geneva to Lucerne each day?
Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Geneva and Lucerne?
What is the distance between Geneva and Lucerne by train?
What time is the first train from Geneva to Lucerne?
What time is the last train from Geneva to Lucerne?
To leave Geneva, which station(s) can I depart from?
At Lucerne, which station(s) will I arrive at?
Which train companies operate trains from Geneva to Lucerne?
How to buy a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Lucerne?
Price of a Geneva – Lucerne Train Ticket
On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Lucerne: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Geneva to Lucerne at the lowest fare.
Promotional Fare for Geneva – Lucerne
Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.
Last-minute Geneva – Lucerne Train
Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Geneva to Lucerne. For last-minute train tickets from Geneva to Lucerne, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.
Direct train from Geneva to Lucerne and alternative routes
On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Lucerne on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.
Which companies operate the train from Geneva to Lucerne?
SBB
SBB
Travel from Geneva to Lucerne with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.
What travel classes are available on the Geneva to Lucerne train?
SBB
SBB
Travel from Geneva to Lucerne by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Geneva - Lucerne allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.
What on-board services are available on the Geneva to Lucerne train?
SBB
SBB
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Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant
Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.
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Free Internet on board and in stations
Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!
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Enhanced comfort in 1st class
Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.
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Transporting your luggage on board the train
SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.
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Transporting your bicycle on board the train
Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.
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Travelling with your pet
Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.
Geneva to Lucerne train schedule for Tuesday 4 August 2026
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Carrier | |
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| 4h 08m | 8h 01m | 3h 53m | SBB | |
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| 4h 46m | 8h 05m | 3h 19m | SBB | |
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| 5h 20m | 8h 55m | 3h 35m | SBB | |
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| 5h 54m | 9h 01m | 3h 07m | SBB | |
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| 6h 05m | 9h 30m | 3h 25m | SBB | |
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| 6h 20m | 9h 55m | 3h 35m | SBB | |
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| 6h 54m | 10h 01m | 3h 07m | SBB | |
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| 7h 05m | 10h 05m | 3h 00m | SBB | |
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| 7h 20m | 10h 55m | 3h 35m | SBB | |
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| 7h 54m | 11h 01m | 3h 07m | SBB | |
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| 8h 05m | 11h 30m | 3h 25m | SBB | |
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| 8h 54m | 12h 01m | 3h 07m | SBB | |
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| 9h 05m | 12h 05m | 3h 00m | SBB | |
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| 9h 20m | 12h 55m | 3h 35m | SBB | |
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| 9h 54m | 13h 01m | 3h 07m | SBB | |
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| 10h 05m | 13h 30m | 3h 25m | SBB | |
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| 10h 20m | 13h 55m | 3h 35m | SBB | |
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| 10h 54m | 14h 01m | 3h 07m | SBB | |
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| 11h 05m | 14h 05m | 3h 00m | SBB | |
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| 11h 20m | 14h 55m | 3h 35m | SBB | |
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| 11h 54m | 15h 01m | 3h 07m | SBB | |
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| 12h 05m | 15h 30m | 3h 25m | SBB | |
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| 12h 20m | 15h 55m | 3h 35m | SBB | |
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| 12h 54m | 16h 01m | 3h 07m | SBB | |
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| 13h 05m | 16h 05m | 3h 00m | SBB | |
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| 13h 20m | 16h 55m | 3h 35m | SBB | |
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| 13h 54m | 17h 01m | 3h 07m | SBB | |
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| 14h 05m | 17h 30m | 3h 25m | SBB | |
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| 14h 20m | 17h 55m | 3h 35m | SBB | |
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| 14h 54m | 18h 01m | 3h 07m | SBB | |
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| 15h 05m | 18h 05m | 3h 00m | SBB | |
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| 15h 20m | 18h 55m | 3h 35m | SBB | |
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| 15h 54m | 19h 01m | 3h 07m | SBB | |
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| 16h 05m | 19h 30m | 3h 25m | SBB | |
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| 16h 54m | 20h 01m | 3h 07m | SBB | |
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| 17h 05m | 20h 05m | 3h 00m | SBB | |
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| 17h 20m | 20h 55m | 3h 35m | SBB | |
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| 17h 54m | 21h 01m | 3h 07m | SBB | |
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| 18h 05m | 21h 30m | 3h 25m | SBB | |
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| 18h 20m | 21h 55m | 3h 35m | SBB | |
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| 18h 54m | 22h 01m | 3h 07m | SBB | |
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| 19h 05m | 22h 05m | 3h 00m | SBB | |
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| 19h 20m | 22h 55m | 3h 35m | SBB | |
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| 19h 54m | 23h 01m | 3h 07m | SBB | |
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| 20h 05m | 23h 51m | 3h 46m | SBB | |
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| 20h 20m | 23h 55m | 3h 35m | SBB | |
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| 20h 38m | 0h 14m | 3h 36m | SBB | |
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