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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucerne to Zurich

Showing times and prices for May 26

Cheapest price

€16

Average price

€24

Fastest journey

42 m

Average duration

42 m

Trains per day

126

Distance

40 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Lucerne to Zurich will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.

Fast trains

Of the 126 trains that leave Lucerne for Zurich on Tue, May 26, 51 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .

On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

IR 75 2589 | 2589 · IC 1 735 | 735
9:35 PM1h07
Lucerne station
10:42 PMZürich Oerlikon
€161One-way
1 transfer
IR 75 2135 | 2135 · IC 1 731 | 731
7:35 PM1h07
Lucerne station
8:42 PMZürich Oerlikon
€171One-way
1 transfer
IR 75 2587 | 2587 · IC 1 733 | 733
8:35 PM1h07
Lucerne station
9:42 PMZürich Oerlikon
€181One-way
1 transfer
IR 75 2591 | 2591
10:35 PM0h50
Lucerne station
11:25 PMZurich HB
€181One-way
0 transfers
IR 75 2593 | 2593
11:35 PM0h50
Lucerne station
12:25 AMZurich HB
€181One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Lucerne to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €12.

Distance: 40 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus
€26 Average price	€23 Average price Cheapest
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Lucerne to Zurich train times

The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Zurich trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
IR 2562 \| 2562 · RE 48 4908 \| 4908	4:52 AM Lucerne station	1h18	6:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 2562 \| 2562 · S 5 18520 \| 18520	4:52 AM Lucerne station	1h22	6:14 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 2562 \| 2562	4:52 AM Lucerne station	1h04	5:56 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 2562 \| 2562	4:52 AM Lucerne station	1h22	6:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
IR 26 2304 \| 2304 · RE 12 4757 \| 4757 · S 12 19223 \| 19223	4:54 AM Lucerne station	1h44	6:38 AM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
IR 75 2107 \| 2107 · S 5 18522 \| 18522	5:35 AM Lucerne station	1h09	6:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2107 \| 2107	5:35 AM Lucerne station	0h50	6:25 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 75 2107 \| 2107 · IC 1 703 \| 703	5:35 AM Lucerne station	1h07	6:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2610 \| 2610	6:09 AM Lucerne station	0h42	6:51 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2610 \| 2610	6:09 AM Lucerne station	1h05	7:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2610 \| 2610 · S 6 18624 \| 18624	6:09 AM Lucerne station	0h59	7:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2610 \| 2610 · S 5 18524 \| 18524	6:09 AM Lucerne station	1h05	7:14 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2109 \| 2109 · S 5 18526 \| 18526	6:35 AM Lucerne station	1h09	7:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2109 \| 2109	6:35 AM Lucerne station	0h50	7:25 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 75 2109 \| 2109 · IC 1 705 \| 705	6:35 AM Lucerne station	1h07	7:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2612 \| 2612	7:09 AM Lucerne station	1h05	8:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2612 \| 2612 · S 6 18628 \| 18628	7:09 AM Lucerne station	0h59	8:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2612 \| 2612	7:09 AM Lucerne station	0h42	7:51 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2612 \| 2612 · S 5 18528 \| 18528	7:09 AM Lucerne station	1h05	8:14 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
S 1 21118 \| 21118 · S 5 18531 \| 18531	7:21 AM Lucerne station	1h24	8:45 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
S 1 21118 \| 21118 · S 24 20430 \| 20430 · S 2 18230 \| 18230	7:21 AM Lucerne station	1h27	8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
S 1 21118 \| 21118 · S 24 20430 \| 20430	7:21 AM Lucerne station	1h18	8:39 AM Zurich HB	1 transfer
IR 75 2111 \| 2111 · S 5 18530 \| 18530	7:35 AM Lucerne station	1h09	8:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2111 \| 2111	7:35 AM Lucerne station	0h50	8:25 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 75 2111 \| 2111 · IC 55 707 \| 707	7:35 AM Lucerne station	1h07	8:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2614 \| 2614	8:09 AM Lucerne station	1h05	9:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2614 \| 2614 · S 6 18632 \| 18632	8:09 AM Lucerne station	0h59	9:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2614 \| 2614	8:09 AM Lucerne station	0h42	8:51 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2614 \| 2614 · S 5 18532 \| 18532	8:09 AM Lucerne station	1h05	9:14 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2113 \| 2113	8:35 AM Lucerne station	0h50	9:25 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 75 2113 \| 2113 · S 5 18534 \| 18534	8:35 AM Lucerne station	1h09	9:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2113 \| 2113 · IC 1 709 \| 709	8:35 AM Lucerne station	1h07	9:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2616 \| 2616	9:09 AM Lucerne station	0h42	9:51 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2616 \| 2616 · S 6 18636 \| 18636	9:09 AM Lucerne station	0h59	10:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2616 \| 2616 · S 5 18536 \| 18536	9:09 AM Lucerne station	1h05	10:14 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2115 \| 2115	9:35 AM Lucerne station	0h50	10:25 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 75 2115 \| 2115 · S 5 18538 \| 18538	9:35 AM Lucerne station	1h09	10:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2115 \| 2115 · IC 55 711 \| 711	9:35 AM Lucerne station	1h07	10:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2618 \| 2618	10:09 AM Lucerne station	0h42	10:51 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2618 \| 2618 · S 6 18640 \| 18640	10:09 AM Lucerne station	0h59	11:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2618 \| 2618 · S 5 18540 \| 18540	10:09 AM Lucerne station	1h05	11:14 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2117 \| 2117 · IC 1 713 \| 713	10:35 AM Lucerne station	1h07	11:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 75 2117 \| 2117 · S 5 18542 \| 18542	10:35 AM Lucerne station	1h09	11:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2117 \| 2117	10:35 AM Lucerne station	0h50	11:25 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2620 \| 2620 · S 6 18644 \| 18644	11:09 AM Lucerne station	0h59	12:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2620 \| 2620	11:09 AM Lucerne station	0h42	11:51 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2620 \| 2620 · S 5 18544 \| 18544	11:09 AM Lucerne station	1h05	12:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2119 \| 2119	11:35 AM Lucerne station	0h50	12:25 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 75 2119 \| 2119 · S 5 18546 \| 18546	11:35 AM Lucerne station	1h09	12:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2119 \| 2119 · IC 55 715 \| 715	11:35 AM Lucerne station	1h07	12:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2622 \| 2622	12:09 PM Lucerne station	0h42	12:51 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2622 \| 2622 · S 6 18648 \| 18648	12:09 PM Lucerne station	0h59	1:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2622 \| 2622 · S 5 18548 \| 18548	12:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	1:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2121 \| 2121	12:35 PM Lucerne station	0h50	1:25 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 75 2121 \| 2121 · S 5 18550 \| 18550	12:35 PM Lucerne station	1h09	1:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2121 \| 2121 · IC 1 717 \| 717	12:35 PM Lucerne station	1h07	1:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2624 \| 2624	1:09 PM Lucerne station	0h42	1:51 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2624 \| 2624 · S 5 18552 \| 18552	1:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	2:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 70 2624 \| 2624 · S 6 18652 \| 18652	1:09 PM Lucerne station	0h59	2:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 75 2123 \| 2123 · S 5 18554 \| 18554	1:35 PM Lucerne station	1h09	2:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2123 \| 2123	1:35 PM Lucerne station	0h50	2:25 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 75 2123 \| 2123 · IC 55 719 \| 719	1:35 PM Lucerne station	1h07	2:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2626 \| 2626 · S 5 18556 \| 18556	2:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	3:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 70 2626 \| 2626	2:09 PM Lucerne station	0h42	2:51 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2626 \| 2626 · S 6 18656 \| 18656	2:09 PM Lucerne station	0h59	3:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 75 2125 \| 2125	2:35 PM Lucerne station	0h50	3:25 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 75 2125 \| 2125 · S 5 18558 \| 18558	2:35 PM Lucerne station	1h09	3:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2125 \| 2125 · IC 1 721 \| 721	2:35 PM Lucerne station	1h07	3:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2628 \| 2628	3:09 PM Lucerne station	0h42	3:51 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2628 \| 2628 · S 5 18560 \| 18560	3:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	4:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 70 2628 \| 2628 · S 6 18660 \| 18660	3:09 PM Lucerne station	0h59	4:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 75 2127 \| 2127	3:35 PM Lucerne station	0h50	4:25 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 75 2127 \| 2127 · S 5 18562 \| 18562	3:35 PM Lucerne station	1h09	4:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2127 \| 2127 · IC 55 723 \| 723	3:35 PM Lucerne station	1h07	4:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2630 \| 2630 · S 5 18564 \| 18564	4:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	5:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 70 2630 \| 2630	4:09 PM Lucerne station	0h42	4:51 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2630 \| 2630	4:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	5:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2630 \| 2630 · S 6 18664 \| 18664	4:09 PM Lucerne station	0h59	5:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 75 2581 \| 2581	4:35 PM Lucerne station	0h50	5:25 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 75 2581 \| 2581 · S 5 18566 \| 18566	4:35 PM Lucerne station	1h09	5:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2581 \| 2581 · IC 1 725 \| 725	4:35 PM Lucerne station	1h07	5:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2632 \| 2632 · S 5 18568 \| 18568	5:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	6:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 70 2632 \| 2632	5:09 PM Lucerne station	0h42	5:51 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2632 \| 2632 · S 6 18668 \| 18668	5:09 PM Lucerne station	0h59	6:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 75 2131 \| 2131	5:35 PM Lucerne station	0h50	6:25 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 75 2131 \| 2131 · S 5 18570 \| 18570	5:35 PM Lucerne station	1h09	6:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2131 \| 2131 · IC 1 727 \| 727	5:35 PM Lucerne station	1h07	6:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2634 \| 2634 · S 5 18572 \| 18572	6:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	7:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 70 2634 \| 2634	6:09 PM Lucerne station	0h42	6:51 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2634 \| 2634	6:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	7:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2634 \| 2634 · S 6 18672 \| 18672	6:09 PM Lucerne station	0h59	7:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 75 2133 \| 2133 · S 5 18574 \| 18574	6:35 PM Lucerne station	1h09	7:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2133 \| 2133	6:35 PM Lucerne station	0h50	7:25 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 75 2133 \| 2133 · IC 1 729 \| 729	6:35 PM Lucerne station	1h07	7:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2636 \| 2636 · S 5 18576 \| 18576	7:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	8:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 70 2636 \| 2636	7:09 PM Lucerne station	0h42	7:51 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2636 \| 2636 · S 6 18676 \| 18676	7:09 PM Lucerne station	0h59	8:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2636 \| 2636	7:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	8:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
IR 75 2135 \| 2135 · S 5 18578 \| 18578	7:35 PM Lucerne station	1h09	8:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2135 \| 2135	7:35 PM Lucerne station	0h50	8:25 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 75 2135 \| 2135 · IC 1 731 \| 731	7:35 PM Lucerne station	1h07	8:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2638 \| 2638 · S 5 18580 \| 18580	8:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	9:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 70 2638 \| 2638	8:09 PM Lucerne station	0h42	8:51 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2638 \| 2638 · S 6 18680 \| 18680	8:09 PM Lucerne station	0h59	9:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2638 \| 2638	8:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	9:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
IR 75 2587 \| 2587	8:35 PM Lucerne station	0h50	9:25 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 75 2587 \| 2587 · S 5 18582 \| 18582	8:35 PM Lucerne station	1h09	9:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2587 \| 2587 · IC 1 733 \| 733	8:35 PM Lucerne station	1h07	9:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2640 \| 2640	9:09 PM Lucerne station	0h42	9:51 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2640 \| 2640 · S 5 18584 \| 18584	9:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	10:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 70 2640 \| 2640 · S 6 18684 \| 18684	9:09 PM Lucerne station	0h59	10:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2640 \| 2640	9:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	10:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
IR 75 2589 \| 2589 · S 5 18586 \| 18586	9:35 PM Lucerne station	1h09	10:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2589 \| 2589	9:35 PM Lucerne station	0h50	10:25 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 75 2589 \| 2589 · IC 1 735 \| 735	9:35 PM Lucerne station	1h07	10:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2642 \| 2642	10:09 PM Lucerne station	0h42	10:51 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2642 \| 2642 · S 5 18588 \| 18588	10:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	11:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 70 2642 \| 2642	10:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	11:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2642 \| 2642 · S 6 18688 \| 18688	10:09 PM Lucerne station	0h59	11:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 75 2591 \| 2591 · IR 36 1992 \| 1992	10:35 PM Lucerne station	1h02	11:37 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2591 \| 2591	10:35 PM Lucerne station	0h50	11:25 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 75 2591 \| 2591 · S 9 18990 \| 18990	10:35 PM Lucerne station	1h09	11:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 70 2644 \| 2644	11:09 PM Lucerne station	0h42	11:51 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2644 \| 2644 · S 5 18592 \| 18592	11:09 PM Lucerne station	1h05	12:14 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 70 2644 \| 2644 · RE 48 4944 \| 4944	11:09 PM Lucerne station	1h01	12:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 75 2593 \| 2593 · S 5 18594 \| 18594	11:35 PM Lucerne station	1h09	12:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2593 \| 2593	11:35 PM Lucerne station	0h50	12:25 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IC 21 696 \| 696 · IC 8 841 \| 841	11:54 PM Lucerne station	1h22	1:16 AM Zurich HB	1 transfer
IC 21 696 \| 696 · IC 5 543 \| 543 · S 12 19214 \| 19214	11:54 PM Lucerne station	4h56	4:50 AM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Lucerne to Zurich?

The best time to book your train from Lucerne to Zurich is 56 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Lucerne to Zurich route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Lucerne to Zurich per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Lucerne to Zurich.

Trains

from €22

Buses

from €4

Journey information

Overview: Train from Lucerne to Zurich

Switzerland

Trains from Lucerne to Zurich run on average 27 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.

There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 42m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €4

Distance

40 km

Average train duration

44m

Cheapest ticket price

€12

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

42m

First train

12:01 AM

Last train

11:58 PM

Cheapest Month

Jan

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Jul - Sep

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Mon

Least Busy Day

Thu

Best time to book

14 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €4

Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Lucerne to Zurich trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Lucerne and Zurich from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About

SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

42m

Cheapest Price

€12

SBB frequency

27 a day

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service

Seat reservation

Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

Learn more about SBB

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

42m

Cheapest Price

€35

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency

25 a day

FAQs: Trains from Lucerne to Zurich

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne to Zurich by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Cheap train tickets from Lucerne to Zurich can start from as little as €12 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lucerne to Zurich is €26; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Lucerne to Zurich is 42m to travel the 40 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest train from Lucerne to Zurich leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Lucerne to Zurich leaves at 11:58 PM.

Yes,there are 10 direct trains a day from Lucerne to Zurich with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Lucerne to Zurich, you can count on SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) for the best way to get you to Zurich. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Lucerne and Zurich and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

A day trip to Zurich from Lucerne is worth doing with a journey time of 42m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Lucerne to Zurich is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lucerne and Zurich including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Lucerne to Zurich

Lucerne

Zurich

The major train station for departures in Lucerne is Luzern Bhf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Luzern Bhf for your trip from Lucerne to Zurich.

Luzern Bhf Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zentralstrasse 1, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 51 220 11 11

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Zentralstrasse.

Dining

Restaurant La Cucina
Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

CHF 1

Hotel

Hotel Monopol Luzern
Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel
Hotel Central Luzern

Lounge

Located in the main hall

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

420 places, covered

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to Germany, Italy, and regional destinations
Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
Hall 3: Boat connections

Public transit options for Luzern Bhf

Bus: Several lines available
Boat: Lake Lucerne boats
Train: SBB services to various destinations

Luzern, Bahnhof Accessibility

Amenities at train station

Accessibility

information

Address

Zentralstrasse 1, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland

Luzern Allmend/Messe Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

6005 Lucerne, Switzerland

Distance to city center

1 km

The major train station for arrivals in Zurich is Zürich HB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your journey to Zurich from Lucerne.

Zürich HB

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Shower

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Bahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 51 220 11 11

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

1 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.

Dining

Restaurant Au Premier
Brasserie Federal

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
Hotel St. Gotthard
Central Plaza Hotel

Shower

Cost CHF 12

Lounge

Located in the main hall

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

1,300 places, mostly covered

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44

Public transit options for Zürich HB

Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24

Zürich Oerlikon Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Oerlikon, Zurich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 900 300 300

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

5 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.

Dining

Negishi Sushi Bar
Le Muh

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

CHF 2

Hotel

Courtyard Zurich North
Swissotel Zurich
Hotel Sternen Oerlikon

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

72 places, 60 places

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains

Public transit options for Zürich Oerlikon

Tram: Line 10, Line 11
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24

Zürich Altstetten Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Altstetten railway station, Altstetten, Zurich, Switzerland

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

5 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.

Dining

Restaurant Markthalle
Restaurant LaSalle

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators.

CHF 1

Hotel

Placid Hotel Zurich
Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
H+ Hotel Zürich

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

240 places, covered

Car Rental

Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area

Public transit options for Zürich Altstetten

S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
Tram: Line 4
Bus: Several lines available

Zürich Stadelhofen Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 900 300 300

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.

Dining

Outback Lodge
Tibits

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Ramps, restrooms.

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Opera Zurich
Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
Hotel Seehof

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

1000 places, covered

Car Rental

Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains

Public transit options for Zürich Stadelhofen

Tram: Line 11, Line 15
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16

Zürich, Altstetterplatz Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

8048 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

5 km

Zürich Hardbrücke Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Hardplatz, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 51 225 78 00

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

3 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

Parking available nearby with several parking options

Dining

Brisket Southern BBQ & Bar
Les Halles

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Ramps, restrooms.

CHF 1

Hotel

25hours Hotel Zürich West
Sheraton Zürich Hotel
Novotel Zurich City West

Bike Parking

800 places, covered

Information Desk

Located on the main concourse

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for S-Bahn and regional trains

Public transit options for Zürich Hardbrücke

Tram: Line 4, Line 8
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24

Zürich Manegg Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Manegg railway station, Zurich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

3 km

Number of platforms

Parking

Parking is available near the station, typically used by commuters.

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps.

Hotel

MEININGER Hotel Zürich Greencity
Hotel Uto Kulm

Bike Parking

56 places, covered

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

The station is a small suburban station with basic facilities, primarily serving the Sihltal line.

Public transit options for Zürich Manegg

S-Bahn: S4
Bus: Several local bus lines available

Zürich Wiedikon Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Wiedikon, Zurich, Switzerland

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

2 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road.

Dining

Restaurant Marktküche
Restaurant Volkshaus

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Ascot
Hotel Glockenhof
Hotel St. Gotthard

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

104 places, covered

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn and regional trains

Public transit options for Zürich Wiedikon

Tram: Line 9, Line 14
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S2, S8, S21

Zürich Enge Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Enge, Zurich, Switzerland

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

1 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

Parking available nearby with limited spaces.

Dining

Restaurant Enge
Ristorante Frascati

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Ramps, restrooms.

CHF 1

Hotel

Hotel Ascot
Engimatt City & Garden Hotel
B2 Boutique Hotel + Spa

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

80 places, covered

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for S-Bahn trains

Public transit options for Zürich Enge

Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 7, Line 13
Bus: Several lines available

Zürich Wollishofen Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

8038 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich-Landesmuseum Accessibility

Amenities at train station

Accessibility

information

Address

Bahnhofpl., 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

1 km

Zürich, Bahnhof Zürich Oerlikon Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

Hofwiesenstrasse 369, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 848 446 688

Distance to city center

4 km

Zürich, Schaffhauserstrasse (Oerlikon Bahnhof Ost) Accessibility

Amenities at train station

Accessibility

information

Address

Hofwiesenstrasse 369, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 848 446 688

Distance to city center

5 km

Stettbach

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

8051 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

4 km

Zürich Saalsporthalle Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8045 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich Selnau Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

1 km

Zürich Leimbach Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Bike Parking

information

Address

8041 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

4 km

Zürich Brunau Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8002 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich Binz Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8045 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich Seebach Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8052 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

5 km

Zürich-Storchen

information

Zürich Triemli Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

8055 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

4 km

Zürich Giesshübel Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8045 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich Kreuzplatz Accessibility

Amenities at train station

Accessibility

information

Address

8008 Zürich, Switzerland

Zürich Wipkingen Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

Dammstrasse 54, 8037 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

3 km

Zürich Bürkliplatz

information

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