Lucerne to Zurich train

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Train timetable info Lucerne-Zurich

Travel by train from Lucerne to Zurich. 42 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lucerne at 4h 52m and the last at 23h 54m, allowing you to cover the 38.68 km distance in as little as 0h 42m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

0h 49m

Shortest route time

0h 42m

First hour of departure

4h 52m

Last hour of departure

23h 54m

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

To benefit from the best prices, remember to book your train ticket in advance. When making your booking, you can adjust the dates and times of your departure to travel at the lowest price. 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 Zurich take?

The journey on a train from Lucerne to Zurich will take you about 0h 49m. Travel time may vary depending on the operator.

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

The shortest journey between Lucerne and Zurich takes 0h 42m.

How many trains run from Lucerne to Zurich each day?

Every day, 42 trains complete the Lucerne to Zurich journey.

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

Between Lucerne and Zurich, the service may be a Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Lucerne and Zurich by train?

By train, about 38.68 km separate Zurich from Lucerne.

What time is the first train from Lucerne to Zurich?

Each day, the first Lucerne to Zurich train departs at 4h 52m.

What time is the last train from Lucerne to Zurich?

The last train departs Lucerne at 23h 54m.

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

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

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

The trains listed on this page arrive at: ZURICH ENGE, ZURICH HB.

Which train companies operate trains from Lucerne to Zurich?

The Lucerne – Zurich route is served by: SBB.

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

The price of a Lucerne – Zurich 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 Zurich 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 Zurich.

Price of a Lucerne – Zurich Train Ticket

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

Promotional Fare for Lucerne – Zurich

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

The best way to pay less for your Lucerne to Zurich 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 Zurich, 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 Zurich and alternative routes

For your journey to Zurich, 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 - Zurich

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

SBB

Travel from Lucerne to Zurich 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 - Zurich

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

SBB

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

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

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Lucerne to Zurich 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-Zurich Tuesday 16 June 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
4h 52m	5h 50m	0h 58m	SBB	Booking
4h 52m Luzern SBB 2562 5h 00m Ebikon 5h 06m Gisikon-Root 5h 11m Rotkreuz 5h 18m Cham(Ch) 5h 25m Zug 5h 29m Baar 5h 42m Thalwil 5h 50m Zurich Enge
4h 54m	6h 22m	1h 28m	SBB	Booking
4h 54m Luzern SBB 2304 5h 28m Olten 09 min 5h 37m Olten SBB 8621 5h 41m Dulliken 5h 44m Daeniken So 5h 46m Schonenwerd So 5h 49m Aarau 5h 57m Lenzburg 05 min 6h 02m Lenzburg SBB 4807 6h 22m Zurich Hb
5h 35m	6h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
5h 35m Luzern SBB 2107 5h 48m Rotkreuz 5h 57m Zug 6h 01m Baar 6h 14m Thalwil 6h 25m Zurich Hb
6h 09m	6h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
6h 09m Luzern SBB 2610 6h 28m Zug 6h 51m Zurich Hb
6h 20m	7h 11m	0h 51m	SBB	Booking
6h 20m Luzern SBB 2566 6h 34m Rotkreuz 6h 40m Cham(Ch) 6h 46m Zug 6h 51m Baar 7h 11m Zurich Enge
6h 35m	7h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
6h 35m Luzern SBB 2565 6h 48m Rotkreuz 6h 57m Zug 7h 01m Baar 7h 14m Thalwil 7h 25m Zurich Hb
7h 09m	7h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
7h 09m Luzern SBB 2612 7h 28m Zug 7h 51m Zurich Hb
7h 20m	8h 11m	0h 51m	SBB	Booking
7h 20m Luzern SBB 2568 7h 34m Rotkreuz 7h 40m Cham(Ch) 7h 46m Zug 7h 51m Baar 8h 11m Zurich Enge
7h 35m	8h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
7h 35m Luzern SBB 2111 7h 48m Rotkreuz 7h 57m Zug 8h 01m Baar 8h 14m Thalwil 8h 25m Zurich Hb
8h 09m	8h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
8h 09m Luzern SBB 2614 8h 28m Zug 8h 51m Zurich Hb
8h 35m	9h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
8h 35m Luzern SBB 2571 8h 48m Rotkreuz 8h 57m Zug 9h 01m Baar 9h 14m Thalwil 9h 25m Zurich Hb
9h 09m	9h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
9h 09m Luzern SBB 2616 9h 28m Zug 9h 51m Zurich Hb
9h 35m	10h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
9h 35m Luzern SBB 2115 9h 48m Rotkreuz 9h 57m Zug 10h 01m Baar 10h 14m Thalwil 10h 25m Zurich Hb
10h 09m	10h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
10h 09m Luzern SBB 2618 10h 28m Zug 10h 51m Zurich Hb
10h 35m	11h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
10h 35m Luzern SBB 2117 10h 48m Rotkreuz 10h 57m Zug 11h 01m Baar 11h 14m Thalwil 11h 25m Zurich Hb
11h 09m	11h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
11h 09m Luzern SBB 2620 11h 28m Zug 11h 51m Zurich Hb
11h 35m	12h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
11h 35m Luzern SBB 2575 11h 48m Rotkreuz 11h 57m Zug 12h 01m Baar 12h 14m Thalwil 12h 25m Zurich Hb
12h 09m	12h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
12h 09m Luzern SBB 2622 12h 28m Zug 12h 51m Zurich Hb
12h 35m	13h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
12h 35m Luzern SBB 2121 12h 48m Rotkreuz 12h 57m Zug 13h 01m Baar 13h 14m Thalwil 13h 25m Zurich Hb
13h 09m	13h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
13h 09m Luzern SBB 2624 13h 28m Zug 13h 51m Zurich Hb
13h 35m	14h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
13h 35m Luzern SBB 2123 13h 48m Rotkreuz 13h 57m Zug 14h 01m Baar 14h 14m Thalwil 14h 25m Zurich Hb
14h 09m	14h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
14h 09m Luzern SBB 2626 14h 28m Zug 14h 51m Zurich Hb
14h 35m	15h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
14h 35m Luzern SBB 2125 14h 48m Rotkreuz 14h 57m Zug 15h 01m Baar 15h 14m Thalwil 15h 25m Zurich Hb
15h 09m	15h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
15h 09m Luzern SBB 2628 15h 28m Zug 15h 51m Zurich Hb
15h 35m	16h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
15h 35m Luzern SBB 2127 15h 48m Rotkreuz 15h 57m Zug 16h 01m Baar 16h 14m Thalwil 16h 25m Zurich Hb
16h 09m	16h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
16h 09m Luzern SBB 2630 16h 28m Zug 16h 51m Zurich Hb
16h 35m	17h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
16h 35m Luzern SBB 2581 16h 48m Rotkreuz 16h 57m Zug 17h 01m Baar 17h 14m Thalwil 17h 25m Zurich Hb
17h 09m	17h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
17h 09m Luzern SBB 2632 17h 28m Zug 17h 51m Zurich Hb
17h 35m	18h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
17h 35m Luzern SBB 2131 17h 48m Rotkreuz 17h 57m Zug 18h 01m Baar 18h 14m Thalwil 18h 25m Zurich Hb
18h 09m	18h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
18h 09m Luzern SBB 2634 18h 28m Zug 18h 51m Zurich Hb
18h 35m	19h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
18h 35m Luzern SBB 2133 18h 48m Rotkreuz 18h 57m Zug 19h 01m Baar 19h 14m Thalwil 19h 25m Zurich Hb
19h 09m	19h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
19h 09m Luzern SBB 2636 19h 28m Zug 19h 51m Zurich Hb
19h 35m	20h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
19h 35m Luzern SBB 2135 19h 48m Rotkreuz 19h 57m Zug 20h 01m Baar 20h 14m Thalwil 20h 25m Zurich Hb
20h 09m	20h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
20h 09m Luzern SBB 2638 20h 28m Zug 20h 51m Zurich Hb
20h 35m	21h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
20h 35m Luzern SBB 2587 20h 48m Rotkreuz 20h 57m Zug 21h 01m Baar 21h 14m Thalwil 21h 25m Zurich Hb
21h 09m	21h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
21h 09m Luzern SBB 2640 21h 28m Zug 21h 51m Zurich Hb
21h 35m	22h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
21h 35m Luzern SBB 2589 21h 48m Rotkreuz 21h 57m Zug 22h 01m Baar 22h 14m Thalwil 22h 25m Zurich Hb
22h 09m	22h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
22h 09m Luzern SBB 2642 22h 28m Zug 22h 51m Zurich Hb
22h 35m	23h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
22h 35m Luzern SBB 2591 22h 48m Rotkreuz 22h 57m Zug 23h 01m Baar 23h 14m Thalwil 23h 25m Zurich Hb
23h 09m	23h 51m	0h 42m	SBB	Booking
23h 09m Luzern SBB 2644 23h 28m Zug 23h 51m Zurich Hb
23h 35m	0h 25m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
23h 35m Luzern SBB 2593 23h 48m Rotkreuz 23h 57m Zug 0h 01m Baar 0h 14m Thalwil 0h 25m Zurich Hb
23h 54m	1h 14m	1h 20m	SBB	Booking
23h 54m Luzern SBB 696 0h 28m Olten 09 min 0h 37m Olten SBB 543 0h 46m Aarau 0h 53m Lenzburg 1h 14m Zurich Hb

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