Lausanne to Lucerne train

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Information about the Lausanne to Lucerne train

Travel by train from Lausanne to Lucerne. 32 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lausanne at 5h 40m and the last at 22h 04m, allowing you to cover the 141.07 km distance in as little as 2h 21m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

2h 34m

Shortest route time

2h 21m

First hour of departure

5h 40m

Last hour of departure

22h 04m

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How much does a train ticket from Lausanne to Lucerne cost?

We recommend booking your train ticket in advance to make the most of the best offers. If you are flexible with the time and date of your journey, you can get tickets at the lowest prices. Stay informed of good deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Lausanne to Lucerne take?

By train, allow an average of 2h 34m to complete the Lausanne to Lucerne journey.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Lausanne to Lucerne?

When taking the fastest train, you can travel from Lausanne to Lucerne in 2h 21m.

How many trains run from Lausanne to Lucerne each day?

Depending on your needs, you can choose one of the 32 trains that run on the Lausanne to Lucerne route daily.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Lausanne and Lucerne?

There is at least one Direct Journey available between Lausanne and Lucerne.

What is the distance between Lausanne and Lucerne by train?

The total distance between Lausanne and Lucerne by train is approximately 141.07 km.

What time is the first train from Lausanne to Lucerne?

The first train departs from Lausanne at 5h 40m to take you to Lucerne.

What time is the last train from Lausanne to Lucerne?

If you prefer a later departure, take the last train leaving Lausanne at 22h 04m.

To leave Lausanne, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page lists trains departing from: LAUSANNE.

At Lucerne, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains listed on this page arrive at: LUZERN.

Which train companies operate trains from Lausanne to Lucerne?

You can complete your journey from Lausanne to Lucerne on a SBB train.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Lausanne to Lucerne?

The price of a Lausanne – Lucerne train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Lausanne to Lucerne thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Lausanne to Lucerne.

Price of a Lausanne – 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 Lausanne 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 Lausanne to Lucerne at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Lausanne – Lucerne

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Last-minute Lausanne – Lucerne Train

On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Lausanne to Lucerne ticket and compare prices quickly. You can also plan and buy your train ticket several months in advance if you wish to take advantage of the best fares. During the sales events held several times per year, tickets are released for trains running months later. Depending on the rail operator and the train’s travel date, our service options allow you to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your seats at that rate before the opportunity expires.

Direct train from Lausanne 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 Lausanne to Lucerne?

If you're travelling from Lausanne to Lucerne, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

SBB

Travel from Lausanne 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.

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What travel classes are available on the Lausanne to Lucerne train?

To travel from Lausanne to Lucerne, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

SBB

Travel from Lausanne 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 Lausanne - Lucerne allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

What on-board services are available on the Lausanne to Lucerne train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Lausanne to Lucerne route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

SBB

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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.

Lausanne to Lucerne train schedule for Tuesday 4 August 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
5h 40m	8h 01m	2h 21m	SBB	Booking
5h 40m Lausanne SBB 2507 5h 57m Palezieux 6h 13m Romont 6h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 6h 56m Bern 7h 28m Zofingen 7h 41m Sursee 8h 01m Luzern
6h 09m	8h 55m	2h 46m	SBB	Booking
6h 09m Lausanne SBB 707 7h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 7h 26m Bern Connection: 07 min 7h 33m Bern SBB 608 8h 00m Olten Connection: 06 min 8h 06m Olten SBB 4713 8h 12m Zofingen 8h 16m Reiden 8h 19m Dagmersellen 8h 22m Nebikon 8h 26m Wauwil 8h 30m Sursee 8h 37m Sempach-Neuenkirch 8h 42m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 8h 47m Emmenbruecke 8h 55m Luzern
6h 40m	9h 01m	2h 21m	SBB	Booking
6h 40m Lausanne SBB 2509 6h 57m Palezieux 7h 13m Romont 7h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 7h 56m Bern 8h 28m Zofingen 8h 41m Sursee 9h 01m Luzern
7h 09m	9h 55m	2h 46m	SBB	Booking
7h 09m Lausanne SBB 709 8h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 8h 26m Bern Connection: 07 min 8h 33m Bern SBB 610 9h 00m Olten Connection: 06 min 9h 06m Olten SBB 4715 9h 12m Zofingen 9h 16m Reiden 9h 19m Dagmersellen 9h 22m Nebikon 9h 26m Wauwil 9h 30m Sursee 9h 37m Sempach-Neuenkirch 9h 42m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 9h 47m Emmenbruecke 9h 55m Luzern
7h 40m	10h 01m	2h 21m	SBB	Booking
7h 40m Lausanne SBB 2511 7h 57m Palezieux 8h 13m Romont 8h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 8h 56m Bern 9h 28m Zofingen 9h 41m Sursee 10h 01m Luzern
8h 09m	10h 55m	2h 46m	SBB	Booking
8h 09m Lausanne SBB 711 9h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 9h 26m Bern Connection: 07 min 9h 33m Bern SBB 612 10h 00m Olten Connection: 06 min 10h 06m Olten SBB 4717 10h 12m Zofingen 10h 16m Reiden 10h 19m Dagmersellen 10h 22m Nebikon 10h 26m Wauwil 10h 30m Sursee 10h 37m Sempach-Neuenkirch 10h 42m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 10h 47m Emmenbruecke 10h 55m Luzern
8h 40m	11h 01m	2h 21m	SBB	Booking
8h 40m Lausanne SBB 2513 8h 57m Palezieux 9h 13m Romont 9h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 9h 56m Bern 10h 28m Zofingen 10h 41m Sursee 11h 01m Luzern
9h 40m	12h 01m	2h 21m	SBB	Booking
9h 40m Lausanne SBB 2515 9h 57m Palezieux 10h 13m Romont 10h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 10h 56m Bern 11h 28m Zofingen 11h 41m Sursee 12h 01m Luzern
10h 09m	12h 55m	2h 46m	SBB	Booking
10h 09m Lausanne SBB 715 11h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 11h 26m Bern Connection: 07 min 11h 33m Bern SBB 616 12h 00m Olten Connection: 06 min 12h 06m Olten SBB 4721 12h 12m Zofingen 12h 16m Reiden 12h 19m Dagmersellen 12h 22m Nebikon 12h 26m Wauwil 12h 30m Sursee 12h 37m Sempach-Neuenkirch 12h 42m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 12h 47m Emmenbruecke 12h 55m Luzern
10h 40m	13h 01m	2h 21m	SBB	Booking
10h 40m Lausanne SBB 2517 10h 57m Palezieux 11h 13m Romont 11h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 11h 56m Bern 12h 28m Zofingen 12h 41m Sursee 13h 01m Luzern
11h 09m	13h 55m	2h 46m	SBB	Booking
11h 09m Lausanne SBB 717 12h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 12h 26m Bern Connection: 07 min 12h 33m Bern SBB 618 13h 00m Olten Connection: 06 min 13h 06m Olten SBB 4723 13h 12m Zofingen 13h 16m Reiden 13h 19m Dagmersellen 13h 22m Nebikon 13h 26m Wauwil 13h 30m Sursee 13h 37m Sempach-Neuenkirch 13h 42m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 13h 47m Emmenbruecke 13h 55m Luzern
11h 40m	14h 01m	2h 21m	SBB	Booking
11h 40m Lausanne SBB 2519 11h 57m Palezieux 12h 13m Romont 12h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 12h 56m Bern 13h 28m Zofingen 13h 41m Sursee 14h 01m Luzern
12h 09m	14h 55m	2h 46m	SBB	Booking
12h 09m Lausanne SBB 719 13h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 13h 26m Bern Connection: 07 min 13h 33m Bern SBB 620 14h 00m Olten Connection: 06 min 14h 06m Olten SBB 4725 14h 12m Zofingen 14h 16m Reiden 14h 19m Dagmersellen 14h 22m Nebikon 14h 26m Wauwil 14h 30m Sursee 14h 37m Sempach-Neuenkirch 14h 42m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 14h 47m Emmenbruecke 14h 55m Luzern
12h 40m	15h 01m	2h 21m	SBB	Booking
12h 40m Lausanne SBB 2521 12h 57m Palezieux 13h 13m Romont 13h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 13h 56m Bern 14h 28m Zofingen 14h 41m Sursee 15h 01m Luzern
13h 09m	15h 55m	2h 46m	SBB	Booking
13h 09m Lausanne SBB 721 14h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 14h 26m Bern Connection: 07 min 14h 33m Bern SBB 622 15h 00m Olten Connection: 06 min 15h 06m Olten SBB 4727 15h 12m Zofingen 15h 16m Reiden 15h 19m Dagmersellen 15h 22m Nebikon 15h 26m Wauwil 15h 30m Sursee 15h 37m Sempach-Neuenkirch 15h 42m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 15h 47m Emmenbruecke 15h 55m Luzern
13h 40m	16h 01m	2h 21m	SBB	Booking
13h 40m Lausanne SBB 2523 13h 57m Palezieux 14h 13m Romont 14h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 14h 56m Bern 15h 28m Zofingen 15h 41m Sursee 16h 01m Luzern
14h 09m	16h 55m	2h 46m	SBB	Booking
14h 09m Lausanne SBB 723 15h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 15h 26m Bern Connection: 07 min 15h 33m Bern SBB 624 16h 00m Olten Connection: 06 min 16h 06m Olten SBB 4729 16h 12m Zofingen 16h 16m Reiden 16h 19m Dagmersellen 16h 22m Nebikon 16h 26m Wauwil 16h 30m Sursee 16h 37m Sempach-Neuenkirch 16h 42m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 16h 47m Emmenbruecke 16h 55m Luzern
14h 40m	17h 01m	2h 21m	SBB	Booking
14h 40m Lausanne SBB 2525 14h 57m Palezieux 15h 13m Romont 15h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 15h 56m Bern 16h 28m Zofingen 16h 41m Sursee 17h 01m Luzern
15h 09m	17h 55m	2h 46m	SBB	Booking
15h 09m Lausanne SBB 725 16h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 16h 26m Bern Connection: 07 min 16h 33m Bern SBB 626 17h 00m Olten Connection: 06 min 17h 06m Olten SBB 4731 17h 12m Zofingen 17h 16m Reiden 17h 19m Dagmersellen 17h 22m Nebikon 17h 26m Wauwil 17h 30m Sursee 17h 37m Sempach-Neuenkirch 17h 42m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 17h 47m Emmenbruecke 17h 55m Luzern
15h 40m	18h 01m	2h 21m	SBB	Booking
15h 40m Lausanne SBB 2527 15h 57m Palezieux 16h 13m Romont 16h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 16h 56m Bern 17h 28m Zofingen 17h 41m Sursee 18h 01m Luzern
16h 09m	18h 55m	2h 46m	SBB	Booking
16h 09m Lausanne SBB 727 17h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 17h 26m Bern Connection: 07 min 17h 33m Bern SBB 628 18h 00m Olten Connection: 06 min 18h 06m Olten SBB 4733 18h 12m Zofingen 18h 16m Reiden 18h 19m Dagmersellen 18h 22m Nebikon 18h 26m Wauwil 18h 30m Sursee 18h 37m Sempach-Neuenkirch 18h 42m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 18h 47m Emmenbruecke 18h 55m Luzern
16h 40m	19h 01m	2h 21m	SBB	Booking
16h 40m Lausanne SBB 2529 16h 57m Palezieux 17h 13m Romont 17h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 17h 56m Bern 18h 28m Zofingen 18h 41m Sursee 19h 01m Luzern
17h 40m	20h 01m	2h 21m	SBB	Booking
17h 40m Lausanne SBB 2531 17h 57m Palezieux 18h 13m Romont 18h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 18h 56m Bern 19h 28m Zofingen 19h 41m Sursee 20h 01m Luzern
18h 09m	20h 55m	2h 46m	SBB	Booking
18h 09m Lausanne SBB 731 19h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 19h 26m Bern Connection: 07 min 19h 33m Bern SBB 632 20h 00m Olten Connection: 06 min 20h 06m Olten SBB 4737 20h 12m Zofingen 20h 16m Reiden 20h 19m Dagmersellen 20h 22m Nebikon 20h 26m Wauwil 20h 30m Sursee 20h 37m Sempach-Neuenkirch 20h 42m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 20h 47m Emmenbruecke 20h 55m Luzern
18h 40m	21h 01m	2h 21m	SBB	Booking
18h 40m Lausanne SBB 2533 18h 57m Palezieux 19h 13m Romont 19h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 19h 56m Bern 20h 28m Zofingen 20h 41m Sursee 21h 01m Luzern
19h 09m	21h 55m	2h 46m	SBB	Booking
19h 09m Lausanne SBB 733 20h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 20h 26m Bern Connection: 07 min 20h 33m Bern SBB 634 21h 00m Olten Connection: 06 min 21h 06m Olten SBB 4739 21h 12m Zofingen 21h 16m Reiden 21h 19m Dagmersellen 21h 22m Nebikon 21h 26m Wauwil 21h 30m Sursee 21h 37m Sempach-Neuenkirch 21h 42m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 21h 47m Emmenbruecke 21h 55m Luzern
19h 40m	22h 01m	2h 21m	SBB	Booking
19h 40m Lausanne SBB 2535 19h 57m Palezieux 20h 13m Romont 20h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 20h 56m Bern 21h 28m Zofingen 21h 41m Sursee 22h 01m Luzern
20h 09m	22h 55m	2h 46m	SBB	Booking
20h 09m Lausanne SBB 735 21h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 21h 26m Bern 21h 57m Olten Connection: 09 min 22h 06m Olten SBB 4741 22h 12m Zofingen 22h 16m Reiden 22h 19m Dagmersellen 22h 22m Nebikon 22h 26m Wauwil 22h 30m Sursee 22h 37m Sempach-Neuenkirch 22h 42m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 22h 47m Emmenbruecke 22h 55m Luzern
20h 40m	23h 01m	2h 21m	SBB	Booking
20h 40m Lausanne SBB 2537 20h 57m Palezieux 21h 13m Romont 21h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 21h 56m Bern 22h 28m Zofingen 22h 41m Sursee 23h 01m Luzern
21h 09m	23h 55m	2h 46m	SBB	Booking
21h 09m Lausanne SBB 737 22h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 22h 26m Bern 22h 57m Olten Connection: 10 min 23h 07m Olten SBB 4743 23h 13m Zofingen 23h 17m Reiden 23h 20m Dagmersellen 23h 23m Nebikon 23h 27m Wauwil 23h 31m Sursee 23h 38m Sempach-Neuenkirch 23h 42m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 23h 47m Emmenbruecke 23h 55m Luzern
21h 40m	0h 14m	2h 34m	SBB	Booking
21h 40m Lausanne SBB 2539 21h 57m Palezieux 22h 13m Romont 22h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 22h 56m Bern 23h 40m Zofingen 23h 55m Sursee 0h 14m Luzern
22h 04m	0h 55m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
22h 04m Lausanne SBB 1641 22h 10m Renens Vd 22h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 22h 51m Neuchatel 23h 12m Biel/Bienne Connection: 04 min 23h 16m Biel/Bienne SBB 1793 23h 25m Grenchen Sud 23h 33m Solothurn 23h 45m Oensingen 23h 57m Olten Connection: 10 min 0h 07m Olten SBB 4745 0h 13m Zofingen 0h 16m Brittnau-Wikon 0h 19m Reiden 0h 21m Dagmersellen 0h 24m Nebikon 0h 28m Wauwil 0h 32m Sursee 0h 39m Sempach-Neuenkirch 0h 43m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 0h 48m Emmenbruecke 0h 55m Luzern

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