Lucerne to Salzburg train
Cheap train tickets from Lucerne to Salzburg
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest train times from Lucerne to Salzburg
Fastest Journey
7 h 53 m
Average
10 h 43 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
366 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Lucerne for Salzburg every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Lucerne to Salzburg
 | Distance | 365 km |
 | Average train duration | 7 h 53 min |
 | Average train ticket price | €36 (€36) |
 | Train frequency | 6 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train providers | ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn with connection, ÖBB or Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Lucerne to Salzburg cover the 365 km long trip taking on average 7 h 53 min with our travel partners like ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn with connection, ÖBB or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 6 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around €36, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as €20.
Train companies: ÖBB and Deutsche Bahn trains Lucerne to Salzburg
ÖBB and Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Lucerne and Salzburg from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB is Austria's main train company and offers the following different ticket types for your next trip between Lucerne and Salzburg by train: Standard Ticket, Comfort-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene Comfort-Ticket.
Looking for trains between Lucerne and Salzburg? ÖBB is one of the best companies to travel with on the 226 miles (365 km) journey between Lucerne and Salzburg. As an official travel partner of ÖBB, Omio quickly shows you the latest ÖBB train timetables, tickets and offers (such as luggage policy and amenities provided onboard), travel information, and prices so that you can check for ideal departure and arrival times, compare the fastest Lucerne to Salzburg routes, find the best amenities to make your trip smooth and easy, and buy the most affordable ÖBB train tickets that fit your budget. If you use the Omio app to search for trains to Salzburg from Lucerne, you can quickly see if the ÖBB ticket is a mobile ticket, making it easy for you to go paperless when taking a train. Once you’re ready, book your Lucerne - Salzburg train now on Omio quickly and easily and enjoy your upcoming trip with ÖBB!
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Lucerne to Salzburg train.
Travel Tips: Trains from Lucerne to Salzburg
Travel between Lucerne, Switzerland and Salzburg, Austria by train is: Unrestricted.
Can I enter Austria from Switzerland?
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Austria from Lucerne?
Conditions of entry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Salzburg, Austria?
All travellers in Austria must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
- Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask: Recommended
The information above was last checked on 1/9/23. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train between Lucerne and Salzburg as this information can change.
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Salzburg to Lucerne is: Unrestricted
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Switzerland from Austria?
Reentry to Switzerland is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Salzburg?
What are the entry requirements?
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Lucerne, Switzerland?
The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask: Regional advice
Last verified on 1/24/23. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your Salzburg to Lucerne train here.
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