Bern to Lucerne train

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Information about the Bern to Lucerne train

Travel by train from Bern to Lucerne. 53 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Bern at 4h 18m and the last at 23h 00m, allowing you to cover the 67.01 km distance in as little as 1h 01m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

1h 19m

Shortest route time

1h 01m

First hour of departure

4h 18m

Last hour of departure

23h 00m

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

To take advantage of the best fares, plan ahead and purchase your train ticket early. Prices vary depending on the time and date of departure. Consider booking as early as possible to save money. You can create an alert in the "Low Prices" section to be quickly notified of the best offers.

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

The train journey between Bern and Lucerne takes 1h 19m on average.

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

Allow 1h 01m to travel between Bern and Lucerne on the fastest train.

How many trains run from Bern to Lucerne each day?

Each day, 53 trains depart from Bern to Lucerne.

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

You can reach Lucerne from Bern via Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Bern and Lucerne by train?

The total distance between Bern and Lucerne by train is approximately 67.01 km.

What time is the first train from Bern to Lucerne?

Depart from Bern on the first train at 4h 18m.

What time is the last train from Bern to Lucerne?

The last Bern to Lucerne train leaves the platform at 23h 00m.

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

The trains shown on this page depart from: BERN.

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

This page lists trains arriving at: LUZERN.

Which train companies operate trains from Bern to Lucerne?

Travel on a train operated by SBB for your journey from Bern to Lucerne.

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

The price of a Bern – 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 Bern 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 Bern to Lucerne.

Price of a Bern – Lucerne Train Ticket

Depending on the dates of your train from Bern to Lucerne, the rail operator providing the service, the class selected and any applicable discounts, the price may vary. To find a cheap ticket from Bern to Lucerne, consider SNCF discount cards and subscriptions. From the Carte Avantage to the Interrail Pass and the TER subscription, there are many offers available on SNCF Connect to help you travel by train at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Bern – 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 Bern – Lucerne Train

On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Bern 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 Bern 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 Bern to Lucerne?

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

SBB

Travel from Bern 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 Bern to Lucerne train?

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

SBB

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

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

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Bern 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.

Bern to Lucerne train schedule for Tuesday 4 August 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
4h 18m	5h 55m	1h 37m	SBB	Booking
4h 18m Bern SBB 2155 4h 44m Olten Connection: 22 min 5h 06m Olten SBB 4707 5h 12m Zofingen 5h 16m Reiden 5h 19m Dagmersellen 5h 22m Nebikon 5h 26m Wauwil 5h 30m Sursee 5h 37m Sempach-Neuenkirch 5h 42m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 5h 47m Emmenbruecke 5h 55m Luzern
5h 13m	6h 55m	1h 42m	SBB	Booking
5h 13m Bern SBB 703 5h 55m Olten Connection: 11 min 6h 06m Olten SBB 4709 6h 12m Zofingen 6h 16m Reiden 6h 19m Dagmersellen 6h 22m Nebikon 6h 26m Wauwil 6h 30m Sursee 6h 37m Sempach-Neuenkirch 6h 42m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 6h 47m Emmenbruecke 6h 55m Luzern
6h 00m	7h 01m	1h 01m	SBB	Booking
6h 00m Bern SBB 2505 6h 28m Zofingen 6h 41m Sursee 7h 01m Luzern
6h 04m	7h 30m	1h 26m	SBB	Booking
6h 04m Bern SBB 956 6h 31m Olten Connection: 19 min 6h 50m Olten SBB 2459 6h 57m Zofingen 7h 11m Sursee 7h 30m Luzern
6h 33m	7h 55m	1h 22m	SBB	Booking
6h 33m Bern SBB 606 7h 00m Olten Connection: 06 min 7h 06m Olten SBB 4711 7h 12m Zofingen 7h 16m Reiden 7h 19m Dagmersellen 7h 22m Nebikon 7h 26m Wauwil 7h 30m Sursee 7h 37m Sempach-Neuenkirch 7h 42m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 7h 47m Emmenbruecke 7h 55m Luzern
7h 00m	8h 01m	1h 01m	SBB	Booking
7h 00m Bern SBB 2507 7h 28m Zofingen 7h 41m Sursee 8h 01m Luzern
7h 04m	8h 30m	1h 26m	SBB	Booking
7h 04m Bern SBB 374 7h 31m Olten Connection: 19 min 7h 50m Olten SBB 2461 7h 57m Zofingen 8h 11m Sursee 8h 30m Luzern
7h 33m	8h 55m	1h 22m	SBB	Booking
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
8h 00m	9h 01m	1h 01m	SBB	Booking
8h 00m Bern SBB 2509 8h 28m Zofingen 8h 41m Sursee 9h 01m Luzern
8h 04m	9h 30m	1h 26m	SBB	Booking
8h 04m Bern SBB 960 8h 31m Olten Connection: 19 min 8h 50m Olten SBB 2463 8h 57m Zofingen 9h 11m Sursee 9h 30m Luzern
8h 33m	9h 55m	1h 22m	SBB	Booking
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
9h 00m	10h 01m	1h 01m	SBB	Booking
9h 00m Bern SBB 2511 9h 28m Zofingen 9h 41m Sursee 10h 01m Luzern
9h 04m	10h 30m	1h 26m	SBB	Booking
9h 04m Bern SBB 372 9h 31m Olten Connection: 19 min 9h 50m Olten SBB 2465 9h 57m Zofingen 10h 11m Sursee 10h 30m Luzern
9h 33m	10h 55m	1h 22m	SBB	Booking
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
10h 00m	11h 01m	1h 01m	SBB	Booking
10h 00m Bern SBB 2513 10h 28m Zofingen 10h 41m Sursee 11h 01m Luzern
10h 04m	11h 30m	1h 26m	SBB	Booking
10h 04m Bern SBB 964 10h 31m Olten Connection: 19 min 10h 50m Olten SBB 2467 10h 57m Zofingen 11h 11m Sursee 11h 30m Luzern
11h 00m	12h 01m	1h 01m	SBB	Booking
11h 00m Bern SBB 2515 11h 28m Zofingen 11h 41m Sursee 12h 01m Luzern
11h 04m	12h 30m	1h 26m	SBB	Booking
11h 04m Bern SBB 966 11h 31m Olten Connection: 19 min 11h 50m Olten SBB 2469 11h 57m Zofingen 12h 11m Sursee 12h 30m Luzern
11h 33m	12h 55m	1h 22m	SBB	Booking
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
12h 00m	13h 01m	1h 01m	SBB	Booking
12h 00m Bern SBB 2517 12h 28m Zofingen 12h 41m Sursee 13h 01m Luzern
12h 04m	13h 30m	1h 26m	SBB	Booking
12h 04m Bern SBB 106 12h 31m Olten Connection: 19 min 12h 50m Olten SBB 2471 12h 57m Zofingen 13h 11m Sursee 13h 30m Luzern
12h 33m	13h 55m	1h 22m	SBB	Booking
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
13h 00m	14h 01m	1h 01m	SBB	Booking
13h 00m Bern SBB 2519 13h 28m Zofingen 13h 41m Sursee 14h 01m Luzern
13h 04m	14h 30m	1h 26m	SBB	Booking
13h 04m Bern SBB 970 13h 31m Olten Connection: 19 min 13h 50m Olten SBB 2473 13h 57m Zofingen 14h 11m Sursee 14h 30m Luzern
13h 33m	14h 55m	1h 22m	SBB	Booking
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
14h 00m	15h 01m	1h 01m	SBB	Booking
14h 00m Bern SBB 2521 14h 28m Zofingen 14h 41m Sursee 15h 01m Luzern
14h 04m	15h 30m	1h 26m	SBB	Booking
14h 04m Bern SBB 972 14h 31m Olten Connection: 19 min 14h 50m Olten SBB 2475 14h 57m Zofingen 15h 11m Sursee 15h 30m Luzern
14h 33m	15h 55m	1h 22m	SBB	Booking
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
15h 00m	16h 01m	1h 01m	SBB	Booking
15h 00m Bern SBB 2523 15h 28m Zofingen 15h 41m Sursee 16h 01m Luzern
15h 04m	16h 30m	1h 26m	SBB	Booking
15h 04m Bern SBB 276 15h 31m Olten Connection: 19 min 15h 50m Olten SBB 2477 15h 57m Zofingen 16h 11m Sursee 16h 30m Luzern
15h 33m	16h 55m	1h 22m	SBB	Booking
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
16h 00m	17h 01m	1h 01m	SBB	Booking
16h 00m Bern SBB 2525 16h 28m Zofingen 16h 41m Sursee 17h 01m Luzern
16h 04m	17h 30m	1h 26m	SBB	Booking
16h 04m Bern SBB 976 16h 31m Olten Connection: 19 min 16h 50m Olten SBB 2479 16h 57m Zofingen 17h 11m Sursee 17h 30m Luzern
16h 33m	17h 55m	1h 22m	SBB	Booking
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
17h 00m	18h 01m	1h 01m	SBB	Booking
17h 00m Bern SBB 2527 17h 28m Zofingen 17h 41m Sursee 18h 01m Luzern
17h 04m	18h 30m	1h 26m	SBB	Booking
17h 04m Bern SBB 978 17h 31m Olten Connection: 19 min 17h 50m Olten SBB 2481 17h 57m Zofingen 18h 11m Sursee 18h 30m Luzern
17h 33m	18h 55m	1h 22m	SBB	Booking
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
18h 00m	19h 01m	1h 01m	SBB	Booking
18h 00m Bern SBB 2529 18h 28m Zofingen 18h 41m Sursee 19h 01m Luzern
18h 04m	19h 30m	1h 26m	SBB	Booking
18h 04m Bern SBB 100 18h 31m Olten Connection: 19 min 18h 50m Olten SBB 2483 18h 57m Zofingen 19h 11m Sursee 19h 30m Luzern
19h 00m	20h 01m	1h 01m	SBB	Booking
19h 00m Bern SBB 2531 19h 28m Zofingen 19h 41m Sursee 20h 01m Luzern
19h 04m	20h 30m	1h 26m	SBB	Booking
19h 04m Bern SBB 982 19h 31m Olten Connection: 19 min 19h 50m Olten SBB 2485 19h 57m Zofingen 20h 11m Sursee 20h 30m Luzern
19h 33m	20h 55m	1h 22m	SBB	Booking
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
20h 00m	21h 01m	1h 01m	SBB	Booking
20h 00m Bern SBB 2533 20h 28m Zofingen 20h 41m Sursee 21h 01m Luzern
20h 04m	21h 30m	1h 26m	SBB	Booking
20h 04m Bern SBB 984 20h 31m Olten Connection: 19 min 20h 50m Olten SBB 2487 20h 57m Zofingen 21h 11m Sursee 21h 30m Luzern
20h 33m	21h 55m	1h 22m	SBB	Booking
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
21h 00m	22h 01m	1h 01m	SBB	Booking
21h 00m Bern SBB 2535 21h 28m Zofingen 21h 41m Sursee 22h 01m Luzern
21h 04m	22h 30m	1h 26m	SBB	Booking
21h 04m Bern SBB 336 21h 31m Olten Connection: 19 min 21h 50m Olten SBB 2489 21h 57m Zofingen 22h 11m Sursee 22h 30m Luzern
22h 00m	23h 01m	1h 01m	SBB	Booking
22h 00m Bern SBB 2537 22h 28m Zofingen 22h 41m Sursee 23h 01m Luzern
22h 02m	23h 45m	1h 43m	SBB	Booking
22h 02m Bern SBB 837 22h 28m Olten Connection: 09 min 22h 37m Olten SBB 8984 22h 41m Aarburg-Oftringen 22h 45m Zofingen 22h 48m Brittnau-Wikon 22h 51m Reiden 22h 54m Dagmersellen 22h 58m Nebikon 23h 01m Wauwil 23h 05m St. Erhard-Knutwil 23h 09m Sursee Connection: 09 min 23h 18m Sursee SBB 21184 23h 20m Oberkirch Lu 23h 22m Nottwil 23h 26m Sempach-Neuenkirch 23h 31m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 23h 33m Emmenbruecke Kapf 23h 36m Emmenbruecke Gersag 23h 38m Emmenbruecke 23h 45m Luzern
22h 02m	23h 51m	1h 49m	SBB	Booking
22h 02m Bern SBB 837 22h 28m Olten 23h 01m Zurich Hb Connection: 09 min 23h 10m Zurich Hb SBB 2645 23h 31m Zug 23h 51m Luzern
22h 31m	23h 55m	1h 24m	SBB	Booking
22h 31m Bern SBB 737 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
22h 36m	0h 05m	1h 29m	SBB	Booking
22h 36m Bern SBB 648 23h 03m Olten Connection: 27 min 23h 30m Olten SBB 2345 0h 05m Luzern
23h 00m	0h 14m	1h 14m	SBB	Booking
23h 00m Bern SBB 2539 23h 40m Zofingen 23h 55m Sursee 0h 14m Luzern

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