Lucerne to Geneva train
Book a train ticket Lucerne - Geneva
Book a train ticket Lucerne - Geneva
Train timetable info Lucerne-Geneva
| Number routes per day | 46 |
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| Average route time | 3h 16m |
| Shortest route time | 3h 01m |
| First hour of departure | 4h 58m |
| Last hour of departure | 21h 54m |
| Timetables for tomorrow | See |
Cheap train tickets Lucerne Geneva
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Price of a Lucerne – Geneva Train Ticket
For a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Geneva, 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 Geneva with your discount card or subscription. Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Lucerne to Geneva at the best price.
Promotional Fare for Lucerne – Geneva
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 Lucerne – Geneva 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 Geneva. For last-minute train tickets from Lucerne to Geneva, 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 Geneva and alternative routes
For your journey to Geneva, if a direct train is available from Lucerne, the label "Direct" will appear under your search results. Trains with connections are indicated with the label "Connection". A direct service does not guarantee the lowest price, as many factors are taken into account. Depending on the journey, alternative options (called "alternative routes") are available, including departures or arrivals from nearby stations, allowing you to choose the most convenient or economical option.
Companies serving Lucerne - Geneva
SBB
SBB
Travel from Lucerne to Geneva 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.
Classes of rail companies serving Lucerne - Geneva
SBB
SBB
Travel from Lucerne to Geneva 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 - Geneva allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.
All on-board services provided by companies operating Lucerne - Geneva
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.
Train timetables Lucerne-Geneva Tuesday 16 June 2026
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Carrier | |
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| 4h 58m | 8h 25m | 3h 27m | SBB | |
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| 5h 54m | 8h 55m | 3h 01m | SBB | |
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| 6h 00m | 9h 05m | 3h 05m | SBB | |
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| 6h 05m | 9h 25m | 3h 20m | SBB | |
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| 6h 30m | 9h 55m | 3h 25m | SBB | |
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| 7h 00m | 10h 05m | 3h 05m | SBB | |
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| 7h 05m | 10h 25m | 3h 20m | SBB | |
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| 7h 54m | 10h 55m | 3h 01m | SBB | |
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| 8h 00m | 11h 05m | 3h 05m | SBB | |
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| 8h 05m | 11h 25m | 3h 20m | SBB | |
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| 8h 30m | 11h 55m | 3h 25m | SBB | |
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| 9h 00m | 12h 05m | 3h 05m | SBB | |
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| 9h 05m | 12h 25m | 3h 20m | SBB | |
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| 9h 54m | 12h 55m | 3h 01m | SBB | |
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| 10h 00m | 13h 05m | 3h 05m | SBB | |
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| 10h 05m | 13h 25m | 3h 20m | SBB | |
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| 10h 30m | 13h 55m | 3h 25m | SBB | |
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| 11h 00m | 14h 05m | 3h 05m | SBB | |
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| 11h 05m | 14h 25m | 3h 20m | SBB | |
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| 11h 54m | 14h 55m | 3h 01m | SBB | |
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| 12h 00m | 15h 05m | 3h 05m | SBB | |
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| 12h 05m | 15h 25m | 3h 20m | SBB | |
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| 12h 30m | 15h 55m | 3h 25m | SBB | |
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| 13h 00m | 16h 05m | 3h 05m | SBB | |
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| 13h 05m | 16h 25m | 3h 20m | SBB | |
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| 13h 54m | 16h 55m | 3h 01m | SBB | |
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| 14h 00m | 17h 05m | 3h 05m | SBB | |
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| 14h 05m | 17h 25m | 3h 20m | SBB | |
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| 14h 30m | 17h 55m | 3h 25m | SBB | |
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| 15h 00m | 18h 05m | 3h 05m | SBB | |
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| 15h 05m | 18h 25m | 3h 20m | SBB | |
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| 15h 54m | 18h 55m | 3h 01m | SBB | |
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| 16h 00m | 19h 05m | 3h 05m | SBB | |
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| 16h 05m | 19h 25m | 3h 20m | SBB | |
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| 16h 30m | 19h 55m | 3h 25m | SBB | |
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| 17h 00m | 20h 05m | 3h 05m | SBB | |
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| 17h 05m | 20h 25m | 3h 20m | SBB | |
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| 17h 54m | 20h 55m | 3h 01m | SBB | |
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| 18h 00m | 21h 05m | 3h 05m | SBB | |
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| 18h 05m | 21h 25m | 3h 20m | SBB | |
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| 19h 00m | 22h 25m | 3h 25m | SBB | |
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| 20h 00m | 23h 27m | 3h 27m | SBB | |
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| 20h 30m | 0h 07m | 3h 37m | SBB | |
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| 21h 00m | 0h 24m | 3h 24m | SBB | |
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| 21h 42m | 1h 25m | 3h 43m | SBB | |
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| 21h 54m | 1h 25m | 3h 31m | SBB | |
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