Lucerne to Zurich train

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Information about the Lucerne to Zurich train

Travel by train from Lucerne to Zurich. 39 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lucerne at 4h 52m and the last at 23h 54m, allowing you to cover the 38.68 km distance in as little as 0h 42m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

0h 48m

Shortest route time

0h 42m

First hour of departure

4h 52m

Last hour of departure

23h 54m

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Cheap train tickets from Lucerne to Zurich

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

Travel smart: by booking your train ticket in advance, you can benefit from the best fares. Take price variations into account, which depend on the day and time of departure, to benefit from the best fares. In the "Low Prices" section, you can create an alert to stay informed about our best deals.

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

You should allow an average of 0h 48m to travel by train from Lucerne to Zurich.

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

Allow 0h 42m to travel between Lucerne and Zurich on the fastest train.

How many trains run from Lucerne to Zurich each day?

Every day, you can choose from the 39 trains that run on the Lucerne – Zurich journey.

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

You can reach Zurich from Lucerne via Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Lucerne and Zurich by train?

The total distance between Lucerne and Zurich by train is approximately 38.68 km.

What time is the first train from Lucerne to Zurich?

Looking for an early start? Take the Lucerne to Zurich train at 4h 52m.

What time is the last train from Lucerne to Zurich?

You can also travel later on the last train, leaving Lucerne at 23h 54m.

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

This page presents a list of trains departing from: LUZERN.

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

The trains shown on this page arrive at: ZURICH ENGE, ZURICH HB.

Which train companies operate trains from Lucerne to Zurich?

You can make the Lucerne to Zurich journey with SBB.

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

The price of a Lucerne – Zurich 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 Lucerne to Zurich 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 Lucerne to Zurich.

Price of a Lucerne – Zurich Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Zurich, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Lucerne to Zurich with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Lucerne to Zurich at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Lucerne – Zurich

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Lucerne to Zurich throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.

Last-minute Lucerne – Zurich Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Lucerne to Zurich. For last-minute train tickets from Lucerne to Zurich, 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 Lucerne to Zurich and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Zurich 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 Lucerne to Zurich?

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

SBB

Travel from Lucerne to Zurich 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 Lucerne to Zurich train?

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

SBB

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

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

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Lucerne to Zurich 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.

Lucerne to Zurich train schedule for Tuesday 4 August 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
4h 52m	5h 50m	0h 58m	SBB	Booking
4h 52m Luzern SBB 2562 5h 00m Ebikon 5h 06m Gisikon-Root 5h 11m Rotkreuz 5h 18m Cham(Ch) 5h 25m Zug 5h 29m Baar 5h 42m Thalwil 5h 50m Zurich Enge
5h 35m	6h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
5h 35m Luzern SBB 2107 5h 48m Rotkreuz 5h 57m Zug 6h 01m Baar 6h 14m Thalwil 6h 25m Zurich Hb
6h 09m	6h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
6h 09m Luzern SBB 2610 6h 28m Zug 6h 51m Zurich Hb
6h 35m	7h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
6h 35m Luzern SBB 2565 6h 48m Rotkreuz 6h 57m Zug 7h 01m Baar 7h 14m Thalwil 7h 25m Zurich Hb
7h 09m	7h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
7h 09m Luzern SBB 2612 7h 28m Zug 7h 51m Zurich Hb
7h 35m	8h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
7h 35m Luzern SBB 2111 7h 48m Rotkreuz 7h 57m Zug 8h 01m Baar 8h 14m Thalwil 8h 25m Zurich Hb
8h 09m	8h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
8h 09m Luzern SBB 2614 8h 28m Zug 8h 51m Zurich Hb
8h 35m	9h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
8h 35m Luzern SBB 2571 8h 48m Rotkreuz 8h 57m Zug 9h 01m Baar 9h 14m Thalwil 9h 25m Zurich Hb
9h 09m	9h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
9h 09m Luzern SBB 2616 9h 28m Zug 9h 51m Zurich Hb
9h 35m	10h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
9h 35m Luzern SBB 2115 9h 48m Rotkreuz 9h 57m Zug 10h 01m Baar 10h 14m Thalwil 10h 25m Zurich Hb
10h 09m	10h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
10h 09m Luzern SBB 2618 10h 28m Zug 10h 51m Zurich Hb
10h 35m	11h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
10h 35m Luzern SBB 2117 10h 48m Rotkreuz 10h 57m Zug 11h 01m Baar 11h 14m Thalwil 11h 25m Zurich Hb
11h 09m	11h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
11h 09m Luzern SBB 2620 11h 28m Zug 11h 51m Zurich Hb
11h 35m	12h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
11h 35m Luzern SBB 2575 11h 48m Rotkreuz 11h 57m Zug 12h 01m Baar 12h 14m Thalwil 12h 25m Zurich Hb
12h 09m	12h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
12h 09m Luzern SBB 2622 12h 28m Zug 12h 51m Zurich Hb
12h 35m	13h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
12h 35m Luzern SBB 2121 12h 48m Rotkreuz 12h 57m Zug 13h 01m Baar 13h 14m Thalwil 13h 25m Zurich Hb
13h 09m	13h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
13h 09m Luzern SBB 2624 13h 28m Zug 13h 51m Zurich Hb
13h 35m	14h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
13h 35m Luzern SBB 2123 13h 48m Rotkreuz 13h 57m Zug 14h 01m Baar 14h 14m Thalwil 14h 25m Zurich Hb
14h 09m	14h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
14h 09m Luzern SBB 2626 14h 28m Zug 14h 51m Zurich Hb
14h 35m	15h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
14h 35m Luzern SBB 2125 14h 48m Rotkreuz 14h 57m Zug 15h 01m Baar 15h 14m Thalwil 15h 25m Zurich Hb
15h 09m	15h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
15h 09m Luzern SBB 2628 15h 28m Zug 15h 51m Zurich Hb
15h 35m	16h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
15h 35m Luzern SBB 2127 15h 48m Rotkreuz 15h 57m Zug 16h 01m Baar 16h 14m Thalwil 16h 25m Zurich Hb
16h 09m	16h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
16h 09m Luzern SBB 2630 16h 28m Zug 16h 51m Zurich Hb
16h 35m	17h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
16h 35m Luzern SBB 2581 16h 48m Rotkreuz 16h 57m Zug 17h 01m Baar 17h 14m Thalwil 17h 25m Zurich Hb
17h 09m	17h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
17h 09m Luzern SBB 2632 17h 28m Zug 17h 51m Zurich Hb
17h 35m	18h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
17h 35m Luzern SBB 2131 17h 48m Rotkreuz 17h 57m Zug 18h 01m Baar 18h 14m Thalwil 18h 25m Zurich Hb
18h 09m	18h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
18h 09m Luzern SBB 2634 18h 28m Zug 18h 51m Zurich Hb
18h 35m	19h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
18h 35m Luzern SBB 2133 18h 48m Rotkreuz 18h 57m Zug 19h 01m Baar 19h 14m Thalwil 19h 25m Zurich Hb
19h 09m	19h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
19h 09m Luzern SBB 2636 19h 28m Zug 19h 51m Zurich Hb
19h 35m	20h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
19h 35m Luzern SBB 2135 19h 48m Rotkreuz 19h 57m Zug 20h 01m Baar 20h 14m Thalwil 20h 25m Zurich Hb
20h 09m	20h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
20h 09m Luzern SBB 2638 20h 28m Zug 20h 51m Zurich Hb
20h 35m	21h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
20h 35m Luzern SBB 2587 20h 48m Rotkreuz 20h 57m Zug 21h 01m Baar 21h 14m Thalwil 21h 25m Zurich Hb
21h 09m	21h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
21h 09m Luzern SBB 2640 21h 28m Zug 21h 51m Zurich Hb
21h 35m	22h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
21h 35m Luzern SBB 2589 21h 48m Rotkreuz 21h 57m Zug 22h 01m Baar 22h 14m Thalwil 22h 25m Zurich Hb
22h 09m	22h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
22h 09m Luzern SBB 2642 22h 28m Zug 22h 51m Zurich Hb
22h 35m	23h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
22h 35m Luzern SBB 2591 22h 48m Rotkreuz 22h 57m Zug 23h 01m Baar 23h 14m Thalwil 23h 25m Zurich Hb
23h 09m	23h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
23h 09m Luzern SBB 2644 23h 28m Zug 23h 51m Zurich Hb
23h 35m	0h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
23h 35m Luzern SBB 2593 23h 48m Rotkreuz 23h 57m Zug 0h 01m Baar 0h 14m Thalwil 0h 25m Zurich Hb
23h 54m	1h 06m	1h 12m	SBB	Booking
23h 54m Luzern SBB 696 0h 28m Olten Connection: 07 min 0h 35m Olten SBB 841 1h 06m Zurich Hb

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