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Interlaken to Lucerne train

Book a train ticket Interlaken - Lucerne

Train timetable info Interlaken-Lucerne

Travel by train from Interlaken to Lucerne. 28 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Interlaken at 5h 59m and the last at 18h 59m, allowing you to cover the 118.89 km distance in as little as 2h 26m.

Cheap train tickets Interlaken Lucerne

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

Get the best fares by booking your train ticket in advance. If you are flexible with the time and date of your journey, you can get tickets at the lowest prices. Be the first to know about good deals with alerts from the "Low Prices" section.

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

Your train takes you from Interlaken to Lucerne in an average of 2h 35m.

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

The shortest journey between Interlaken and Lucerne takes 2h 26m.

How many trains run from Interlaken to Lucerne each day?

Every day of the week, you can choose from 28 Interlaken – Lucerne trains.

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

It is possible to travel between Interlaken and Lucerne on Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Interlaken and Lucerne by train?

Trains running between Interlaken and Lucerne cover a distance of around 118.89 km.

What time is the first train from Interlaken to Lucerne?

Need to leave early? The Interlaken to Lucerne train at 5h 59m is the first of the day.

What time is the last train from Interlaken to Lucerne?

The last train departs Interlaken at 18h 59m.

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

On this page, you will find trains departing from: INTERLAKEN OST.

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

This page shows a list of trains with the arrival station of: LUZERN.

Which train companies operate trains from Interlaken to Lucerne?

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

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

The price of a Interlaken – 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 Interlaken 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 Interlaken to Lucerne.

Price of a Interlaken – Lucerne Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Interlaken to Lucerne, 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 Interlaken to Lucerne with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Interlaken to Lucerne at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Interlaken – 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 Interlaken – Lucerne Train

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

Companies serving Interlaken - Lucerne

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

SBB

SBB

Travel from Interlaken 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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Classes of rail companies serving Interlaken - Lucerne

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

SBB

SBB

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

All on-board services provided by companies operating Interlaken - Lucerne

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

SBB

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.

Train timetables Interlaken-Lucerne Tuesday 16 June 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 59m 8h 30m 2h 31m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 374
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • Olten
  • 19 min
  • Olten
    SBB 2461
  • Zofingen
  • Sursee
  • Luzern
6h 29m 8h 55m 2h 26m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 608
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • Olten
  • 06 min
  • Olten
    SBB 4713
  • Zofingen
  • Reiden
  • Dagmersellen
  • Nebikon
  • Wauwil
  • Sursee
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Luzern
6h 59m 9h 30m 2h 31m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 809
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • 08 min
  • Bern
    SBB 960
  • Olten
  • 19 min
  • Olten
    SBB 2463
  • Zofingen
  • Sursee
  • Luzern
6h 59m 9h 51m 2h 52m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 809
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • Zurich Hb
  • 12 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2617
  • Zug
  • Luzern
7h 59m 10h 30m 2h 31m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 811
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • 08 min
  • Bern
    SBB 372
  • Olten
  • 20 min
  • Olten
    SBB 2465
  • Zofingen
  • Sursee
  • Luzern
7h 59m 10h 51m 2h 52m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 811
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • Zurich Hb
  • 12 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2619
  • Zug
  • Luzern
8h 29m 10h 55m 2h 26m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 612
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • Olten
  • 06 min
  • Olten
    SBB 4717
  • Zofingen
  • Reiden
  • Dagmersellen
  • Nebikon
  • Wauwil
  • Sursee
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Luzern
8h 59m 11h 30m 2h 31m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 964
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • Olten
  • 20 min
  • Olten
    SBB 2467
  • Zofingen
  • Sursee
  • Luzern
9h 59m 12h 30m 2h 31m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 815
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • 08 min
  • Bern
    SBB 966
  • Olten
  • 20 min
  • Olten
    SBB 2469
  • Zofingen
  • Sursee
  • Luzern
9h 59m 12h 51m 2h 52m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 815
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • Zurich Hb
  • 12 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2623
  • Zug
  • Luzern
10h 29m 12h 55m 2h 26m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 616
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • Olten
  • 06 min
  • Olten
    SBB 4721
  • Zofingen
  • Reiden
  • Dagmersellen
  • Nebikon
  • Wauwil
  • Sursee
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Luzern
10h 59m 13h 30m 2h 31m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 106
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • Olten
  • 20 min
  • Olten
    SBB 2471
  • Zofingen
  • Sursee
  • Luzern
11h 59m 14h 30m 2h 31m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 819
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • 08 min
  • Bern
    SBB 970
  • Olten
  • 20 min
  • Olten
    SBB 2473
  • Zofingen
  • Sursee
  • Luzern
11h 59m 14h 51m 2h 52m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 819
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • Zurich Hb
  • 12 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2627
  • Zug
  • Luzern
12h 29m 14h 55m 2h 26m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 620
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • Olten
  • 06 min
  • Olten
    SBB 4725
  • Zofingen
  • Reiden
  • Dagmersellen
  • Nebikon
  • Wauwil
  • Sursee
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Luzern
12h 59m 15h 30m 2h 31m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 972
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • Olten
  • 20 min
  • Olten
    SBB 2475
  • Zofingen
  • Sursee
  • Luzern
13h 59m 16h 30m 2h 31m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 823
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • 08 min
  • Bern
    SBB 276
  • Olten
  • 20 min
  • Olten
    SBB 2477
  • Zofingen
  • Sursee
  • Luzern
13h 59m 16h 51m 2h 52m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 823
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • Zurich Hb
  • 12 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2631
  • Zug
  • Luzern
14h 29m 16h 55m 2h 26m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 624
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • Olten
  • 06 min
  • Olten
    SBB 4729
  • Zofingen
  • Reiden
  • Dagmersellen
  • Nebikon
  • Wauwil
  • Sursee
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Luzern
14h 59m 17h 30m 2h 31m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 976
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • Olten
  • 20 min
  • Olten
    SBB 2479
  • Zofingen
  • Sursee
  • Luzern
15h 59m 18h 30m 2h 31m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 827
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • 08 min
  • Bern
    SBB 978
  • Olten
  • 20 min
  • Olten
    SBB 2481
  • Zofingen
  • Sursee
  • Luzern
15h 59m 18h 51m 2h 52m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 827
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • Zurich Hb
  • 12 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2635
  • Zug
  • Luzern
16h 29m 18h 55m 2h 26m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 628
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • Olten
  • 06 min
  • Olten
    SBB 4733
  • Zofingen
  • Reiden
  • Dagmersellen
  • Nebikon
  • Wauwil
  • Sursee
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Luzern
16h 59m 19h 30m 2h 31m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 100
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • Olten
  • 20 min
  • Olten
    SBB 2483
  • Zofingen
  • Sursee
  • Luzern
17h 59m 20h 30m 2h 31m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 831
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • 08 min
  • Bern
    SBB 982
  • Olten
  • 20 min
  • Olten
    SBB 2485
  • Zofingen
  • Sursee
  • Luzern
17h 59m 20h 51m 2h 52m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 831
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • Zurich Hb
  • 12 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2639
  • Zug
  • Luzern
18h 29m 20h 55m 2h 26m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 632
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • Olten
  • 06 min
  • Olten
    SBB 4737
  • Zofingen
  • Reiden
  • Dagmersellen
  • Nebikon
  • Wauwil
  • Sursee
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Luzern
18h 59m 21h 30m 2h 31m SBB
Booking
  • Interlaken Ost
    SBB 984
  • Interlaken West
  • Spiez
  • Thun
  • Bern
  • Olten
  • 20 min
  • Olten
    SBB 2487
  • Zofingen
  • Sursee
  • Luzern