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Lucerne to Strasbourg train

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Information about the Lucerne to Strasbourg train

Travel by train from Lucerne to Strasbourg. 16 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lucerne at 5h 54m and the last at 20h 05m, allowing you to cover the 190.06 km distance in as little as 2h 45m.

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

Book your train ticket several months in advance to benefit from a favourable fare. Save on the cost of your journey by staying flexible with the date and time of your departure. To stay up to date with our best offers, create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

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

The train journey between Lucerne and Strasbourg takes 3h 02m on average.

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

The fastest train can complete the journey from Lucerne to Strasbourg in 2h 45m.

How many trains run from Lucerne to Strasbourg each day?

Daily, 16 trains run on the Lucerne to Strasbourg journey.

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

There is at least one Connecting train(s) available between Lucerne and Strasbourg.

What is the distance between Lucerne and Strasbourg by train?

The train journey between Lucerne and Strasbourg, covers around 190.06 km.

What time is the first train from Lucerne to Strasbourg?

The first train departs from Lucerne at 5h 54m to take you to Strasbourg.

What time is the last train from Lucerne to Strasbourg?

If you prefer a later departure, take the last train leaving Lucerne at 20h 05m.

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

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

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

The trains listed on this page arrive at: STRASBOURG.

Which train companies operate trains from Lucerne to Strasbourg?

You can make the Lucerne to Strasbourg journey with SBB, TER, TGV Lyria.

What services are offered on board?

With TGV Lyria, choose the class that best suits your needs and will guarantee you the best travel experience: STANDARD, PREMIÈRE or PREMIÈRE SIGNATURE.

If you travel frequently on TER, discover TER subscriptions and enjoy discounts for travel in each region (excluding Île-de-France). Subscribe in just a few clicks via SNCF Connect.

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

The price of a Lucerne – Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg.

Price of a Lucerne – Strasbourg Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Strasbourg: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Lucerne to Strasbourg at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Lucerne – Strasbourg

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Lucerne to Strasbourg? 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 – Strasbourg Train

The best way to pay less for your Lucerne to Strasbourg train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Lucerne to Strasbourg, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Lucerne to Strasbourg and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Lucerne - Strasbourg. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Which companies operate the train from Lucerne to Strasbourg?

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

SBB

Travel from Lucerne to Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg train?

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

SBB

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

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

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

Which stations does the train from Lucerne to Strasbourg depart from and arrive at?

Find information on the location of departure and arrival stations, how to get there and a selective overview of destinations served.

Strasbourg

Strasbourg

Strasbourg station is a railway station located in Strasbourg city centre. Recognisable by its immense glass canopy, it is the main transport hub in the metropolitan area. Between trains, you can take a stroll around the station area, for example to the Petite France district, around ten minutes' walk away.

How do I get to Strasbourg station?

Strasbourg station is very well served by the CTS network. Tram lines A and D stop at the underground Gare Centrale station, while line C runs to Place de la Gare. You can also reach it by bus on various lines, including lines G and H of the BHNS (Strasbourg's bus rapid transit).

What are the main connections from Strasbourg station?

With more than 21 million passengers a year, the station is heavily used for regional and national journeys, as well as for travel to Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg. The station is served by TGV INOUI, OUIGO, DB SNCF trains in cooperation, OUIGO and TER trains.

With its central geographical position in northern Europe, the station offers passengers many journeys. TGV INOUI and OUIGO provide connections to Paris, Colmar, Bordeaux, Nantes, Rennes, Lyon and Marseille, among others. There are also destinations in Germany (Frankfurt am Main, Freiburg, Karlsruhe), Luxembourg and Belgium (Brussels). Regionally, the TER Grand Est network takes you to many towns, including Nancy, Bar-le-Duc, Mulhouse and Haguenau.

TER Grand Est coaches can be boarded on Place de la Gare. They serve local destinations.

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Lucerne to Strasbourg train schedule for Friday 6 November 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 54m 8h 39m 2h 45m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2306
  • Olten
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 26 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96210
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • Colmar
  • Selestat
  • Strasbourg
6h 05m 9h 09m 3h 04m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4708
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • Connection: 12 min
  • Olten
    SBB 606
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 22 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96212
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • Colmar
  • Selestat
  • Strasbourg
7h 05m 10h 09m 3h 04m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4710
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • Connection: 12 min
  • Olten
    SBB 74
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 23 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96216
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • Colmar
  • Selestat
  • Strasbourg
7h 54m 10h 39m 2h 45m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 664
  • Olten
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 26 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96218
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • Colmar
  • Selestat
  • Strasbourg
8h 35m 12h 09m 3h 34m SBB, TGV Lyria, TER
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2571
  • Rotkreuz
  • Zug
  • Baar
  • Thalwil
  • Zurich Hb
  • Connection: 09 min
  • Zurich Hb
    TGV Lyria 9210
  • Basel Sbb
  • Mulhouse
  • Connection: 22 min
  • Mulhouse
    TER 96264
  • Colmar
  • Selestat
  • Strasbourg
9h 54m 12h 39m 2h 45m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 668
  • Olten
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 26 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96222
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • Colmar
  • Selestat
  • Strasbourg
11h 54m 14h 39m 2h 45m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 672
  • Olten
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 29 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96282
  • Mulhouse
  • Colmar
  • Selestat
  • Strasbourg
14h 05m 17h 08m 3h 03m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4724
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • Connection: 12 min
  • Olten
    SBB 622
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 22 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96230
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • Colmar
  • Selestat
  • Strasbourg
15h 05m 18h 34m 3h 29m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4726
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • Connection: 12 min
  • Olten
    SBB 70
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Connection: 09 min
  • Offenburg
    TER 87452
  • Appenweier
  • Legelshurst
  • Kork
  • Kehl
  • Krimmeri Meinau
  • Strasbourg
15h 54m 18h 39m 2h 45m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 680
  • Olten
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 26 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96234
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • Colmar
  • Selestat
  • Strasbourg
16h 05m 19h 09m 3h 04m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4728
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • Connection: 12 min
  • Olten
    SBB 626
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 22 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96236
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • Colmar
  • Selestat
  • Strasbourg
17h 05m 20h 09m 3h 04m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4730
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • Connection: 12 min
  • Olten
    SBB 628
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 22 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96272
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • Colmar
  • Selestat
  • Strasbourg
17h 54m 20h 39m 2h 45m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 684
  • Olten
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 13 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96136
  • Basel St. Johann
  • Saint-Louis
  • Saint-Louis La Chaussee
  • Bartenheim
  • Sierentz
  • Habsheim
  • Rixheim
  • Mulhouse
  • Connection: 06 min
  • Mulhouse
    TER 96240
  • Colmar
  • Selestat
  • Strasbourg
19h 05m 22h 14m 3h 09m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4734
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • Connection: 12 min
  • Olten
    SBB 632
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 09 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96152
  • Basel St. Johann
  • Saint-Louis
  • Saint-Louis La Chaussee
  • Bartenheim
  • Sierentz
  • Habsheim
  • Rixheim
  • Mulhouse
  • Colmar
  • Selestat
  • Strasbourg
19h 54m 23h 09m 3h 15m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 688
  • Olten
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 56 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96252
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • Colmar
  • Selestat
  • Strasbourg
20h 05m 23h 09m 3h 04m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4736
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • Connection: 12 min
  • Olten
    SBB 634
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 22 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96252
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • Colmar
  • Selestat
  • Strasbourg