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Lucerne to Interlaken train

Book a train ticket Lucerne - Interlaken

Train timetable info Lucerne-Interlaken

Travel by train from Lucerne to Interlaken. 23 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lucerne at 4h 58m and the last at 16h 30m, allowing you to cover the 118.89 km distance in as little as 2h 23m.

Cheap train tickets Lucerne Interlaken

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

By booking your train ticket early, you will benefit from advantageous fares. Prices vary depending on the time and date of departure. Consider booking as early as possible to save money. Keep an eye on the best offers by adding an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

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

Your train takes you from Lucerne to Interlaken in an average of 2h 33m.

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

Allow 2h 23m to travel between Lucerne and Interlaken on the fastest train.

How many trains run from Lucerne to Interlaken each day?

23 trains run on the Lucerne to Interlaken journey each day.

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

You will find at least one Connecting train(s) service between Lucerne and Interlaken.

What is the distance between Lucerne and Interlaken by train?

By train, about 118.89 km separate Interlaken from Lucerne.

What time is the first train from Lucerne to Interlaken?

Looking for an early start? Take the Lucerne to Interlaken train at 4h 58m.

What time is the last train from Lucerne to Interlaken?

At the latest, you can depart at 16h 30m on the last train.

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

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

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

The trains on this page terminate at: INTERLAKEN OST.

Which train companies operate trains from Lucerne to Interlaken?

For your journey from Lucerne to Interlaken, you can travel with SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB).

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

The price of a Lucerne – Interlaken 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 Interlaken 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 Interlaken.

Price of a Lucerne – Interlaken Train Ticket

Depending on the dates of your train from Lucerne to Interlaken, the rail operator providing the service, the class selected and any applicable discounts, the price may vary. To find a cheap ticket from Lucerne to Interlaken, 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 Lucerne – Interlaken

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Lucerne to Interlaken? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Lucerne – Interlaken 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 Interlaken. For last-minute train tickets from Lucerne to Interlaken, 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 Interlaken and alternative routes

For your journey to Interlaken, 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 - Interlaken

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

SBB

Travel from Lucerne to Interlaken 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 Lucerne - Interlaken

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

SBB

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

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

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

Train timetables Lucerne-Interlaken Tuesday 16 June 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
4h 58m 7h 28m 2h 30m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4706
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Emmenbruecke Kapf
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Nottwil
  • Oberkirch Lu
  • Sursee
  • St. Erhard-Knutwil
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Brittnau-Wikon
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 06 min
  • Olten
    SBB 607
  • Bern
  • Thun
  • Spiez
  • Interlaken West
  • Interlaken Ost
5h 30m 7h 59m 2h 29m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2456
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 19 min
  • Olten
    SBB 957
  • Bern
  • Thun
  • Spiez
  • Interlaken West
  • Interlaken Ost
6h 09m 8h 59m 2h 50m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2610
  • Zug
  • Zurich Hb
  • 11 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 806
  • Bern
  • Thun
  • Spiez
  • Interlaken West
  • Interlaken Ost
6h 30m 8h 59m 2h 29m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2458
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 19 min
  • Olten
    SBB 959
  • Bern
  • 08 min
  • Bern
    SBB 806
  • Thun
  • Spiez
  • Interlaken West
  • Interlaken Ost
7h 05m 9h 28m 2h 23m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4710
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 06 min
  • Olten
    SBB 611
  • Bern
  • Thun
  • Spiez
  • Interlaken West
  • Interlaken Ost
7h 30m 9h 59m 2h 29m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2460
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 19 min
  • Olten
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 271
  • Bern
  • Thun
  • Spiez
  • Interlaken West
  • Interlaken Ost
8h 09m 10h 59m 2h 50m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2614
  • Zug
  • Zurich Hb
  • 11 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 810
  • Bern
  • Thun
  • Spiez
  • Interlaken West
  • Interlaken Ost
8h 30m 10h 59m 2h 29m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2462
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 19 min
  • Olten
    SBB 963
  • Bern
  • 08 min
  • Bern
    SBB 810
  • Thun
  • Spiez
  • Interlaken West
  • Interlaken Ost
9h 05m 11h 28m 2h 23m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4714
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 06 min
  • Olten
    SBB 615
  • Bern
  • Thun
  • Spiez
  • Interlaken West
  • Interlaken Ost
9h 30m 11h 59m 2h 29m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2464
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 19 min
  • Olten
    SBB 965
  • Bern
  • Thun
  • Spiez
  • Interlaken West
  • Interlaken Ost
10h 09m 12h 59m 2h 50m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2618
  • Zug
  • Zurich Hb
  • 11 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 814
  • Bern
  • Thun
  • Spiez
  • Interlaken West
  • Interlaken Ost
10h 30m 12h 59m 2h 29m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2466
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 19 min
  • Olten
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 101
  • Bern
  • 08 min
  • Bern
    SBB 814
  • Thun
  • Spiez
  • Interlaken West
  • Interlaken Ost
11h 05m 13h 28m 2h 23m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4718
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 06 min
  • Olten
    SBB 619
  • Bern
  • Thun
  • Spiez
  • Interlaken West
  • Interlaken Ost
11h 30m 13h 59m 2h 29m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2468
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 19 min
  • Olten
    SBB 969
  • Bern
  • Thun
  • Spiez
  • Interlaken West
  • Interlaken Ost
12h 09m 14h 59m 2h 50m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2622
  • Zug
  • Zurich Hb
  • 11 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 818
  • Bern
  • Thun
  • Spiez
  • Interlaken West
  • Interlaken Ost
12h 30m 14h 59m 2h 29m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2470
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 19 min
  • Olten
    SBB 971
  • Bern
  • 08 min
  • Bern
    SBB 818
  • Thun
  • Spiez
  • Interlaken West
  • Interlaken Ost
13h 05m 15h 28m 2h 23m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4722
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 06 min
  • Olten
    SBB 623
  • Bern
  • Thun
  • Spiez
  • Interlaken West
  • Interlaken Ost
13h 30m 15h 59m 2h 29m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2472
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 19 min
  • Olten
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 279
  • Bern
  • Thun
  • Spiez
  • Interlaken West
  • Interlaken Ost
14h 09m 16h 59m 2h 50m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2626
  • Zug
  • Zurich Hb
  • 11 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 822
  • Bern
  • Thun
  • Spiez
  • Interlaken West
  • Interlaken Ost
14h 30m 16h 59m 2h 29m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2474
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 19 min
  • Olten
    SBB 975
  • Bern
  • 08 min
  • Bern
    SBB 822
  • Thun
  • Spiez
  • Interlaken West
  • Interlaken Ost
15h 05m 17h 28m 2h 23m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4726
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 06 min
  • Olten
    SBB 627
  • Bern
  • Thun
  • Spiez
  • Interlaken West
  • Interlaken Ost
15h 30m 17h 59m 2h 29m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2476
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 19 min
  • Olten
    SBB 977
  • Bern
  • Thun
  • Spiez
  • Interlaken West
  • Interlaken Ost
16h 30m 18h 59m 2h 29m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2478
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 19 min
  • Olten
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 107
  • Bern
  • Thun
  • Spiez
  • Interlaken West
  • Interlaken Ost