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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucerne to Zurich Airport
Showing times and prices for Nov 05
Cheapest price
€28
Average price
€34
Fastest journey
1 h 3 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
49 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Zurich Airport 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 Airport will cost around €34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
Fast trains
Of the 34 trains that leave Lucerne for Zurich Airport on Wed, Nov 05, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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 2123 | 212301:35PM1h09
Lucerne station02:44PMZurich Airport
€281One-way
0 transfers
IR 75 2575 | 2575 · IC 5 1519 | 151911:35AM1h07
Lucerne station12:42PMZurich Airport
€281One-way
1 transfer
IR 75 2123 | 2123 · IC 5 1523 | 152301:35PM1h07
Lucerne station02:42PMZurich Airport
€281One-way
1 transfer
IR 75 2115 | 2115 · IC 5 1515 | 151509:35AM1h07
Lucerne station10:42AMZurich Airport
€291One-way
1 transfer
IR 75 2121 | 212112:35PM1h09
Lucerne station01:44PMZurich Airport
€291One-way
0 transfers
IR 70 2616 | 2616 · IC 5 513 | 51309:09AM1h03
Lucerne station10:12AMZurich Airport
€291One-way
1 transfer
IR 70 2620 | 2620 · IC 5 517 | 51711:09AM1h03
Lucerne station12:12PMZurich Airport
€291One-way
1 transfer
IR 70 2634 | 2634 · IC 5 531 | 53106:09PM1h03
Lucerne station07:12PMZurich Airport
€291One-way
1 transfer
IR 70 2628 | 2628 · IC 5 525 | 52503:09PM1h03
Lucerne station04:12PMZurich Airport
€301One-way
1 transfer
IR 70 2624 | 2624 · IC 5 521 | 52101:09PM1h03
Lucerne station02:12PMZurich Airport
€301One-way
1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Lucerne to Zurich Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Zurich Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 49 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€29 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lucerne to Zurich Airport train times
Showing trains for today, Tuesday, November 4
Last updated at 8:08 PM
Last updated at 8:08 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:09 PM Lucerne | 1h08 | 10:17 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
| IR 70 2614 | 2614 · IC 5 511 | 511 | 7:09 AM Lucerne station | 1h03 | 8:12 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 75 2571 | 2571 · IR 75 2113 | 2113 | 7:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h09 | 8:44 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 70 2616 | 2616 | 8:09 AM Lucerne station | 1h12 | 9:21 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 70 2616 | 2616 · IC 5 513 | 513 | 8:09 AM Lucerne station | 1h03 | 9:12 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 75 2115 | 2115 | 8:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h09 | 9:44 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 75 2115 | 2115 · IC 5 1515 | 1515 | 8:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h07 | 9:42 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 70 2618 | 2618 | 9:09 AM Lucerne station | 1h12 | 10:21 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 70 2618 | 2618 · IC 5 515 | 515 | 9:09 AM Lucerne station | 1h03 | 10:12 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 75 2117 | 2117 | 9:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h09 | 10:44 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 70 2620 | 2620 | 10:09 AM Lucerne station | 1h12 | 11:21 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 70 2620 | 2620 · IC 5 517 | 517 | 10:09 AM Lucerne station | 1h03 | 11:12 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 75 2575 | 2575 · IC 5 1519 | 1519 | 10:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h07 | 11:42 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 70 2622 | 2622 | 11:09 AM Lucerne station | 1h12 | 12:21 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 70 2622 | 2622 · IC 5 519 | 519 | 11:09 AM Lucerne station | 1h03 | 12:12 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 75 2121 | 2121 | 11:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h09 | 12:44 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 70 2624 | 2624 · IC 5 521 | 521 | 12:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h03 | 1:12 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 70 2624 | 2624 | 12:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h12 | 1:21 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 75 2123 | 2123 | 12:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h09 | 1:44 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 75 2123 | 2123 · IC 5 1523 | 1523 | 12:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h07 | 1:42 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 70 2626 | 2626 · IC 5 523 | 523 | 1:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h03 | 2:12 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 70 2626 | 2626 | 1:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h12 | 2:21 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 75 2125 | 2125 | 1:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h09 | 2:44 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 70 2628 | 2628 | 2:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h12 | 3:21 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 70 2628 | 2628 · IC 5 525 | 525 | 2:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h03 | 3:12 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 75 2127 | 2127 · IC 5 1527 | 1527 | 2:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h07 | 3:42 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 75 2127 | 2127 | 2:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h09 | 3:44 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 70 2630 | 2630 · IC 5 527 | 527 | 3:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h03 | 4:12 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 70 2630 | 2630 | 3:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h12 | 4:21 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 75 2581 | 2581 · IR 75 2129 | 2129 | 3:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h09 | 4:44 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 70 2632 | 2632 · IC 5 529 | 529 | 4:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h03 | 5:12 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 75 2131 | 2131 | 4:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h09 | 5:44 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 75 2131 | 2131 · IC 5 1531 | 1531 | 4:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h07 | 5:42 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 70 2634 | 2634 | 5:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h12 | 6:21 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 70 2634 | 2634 · IC 5 531 | 531 | 5:09 PM Lucerne station | 1h03 | 6:12 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lucerne to Zurich Airport
SwitzerlandSwitzerland
Trains from Lucerne to Zurich Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €17 by bus.
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 €17
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 06:09 |
Last train 19:35 |
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 €17
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Lucerne to Zurich Airport trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Lucerne and Zurich Airport from €17. 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
1h 3m
Cheapest Price
€17
SBB frequency
10 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
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 3m
Cheapest Price
€36
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Trains from Lucerne to Zurich Airport
FAQs: Travel by train from Lucerne to Zurich Airport easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lucerne to Zurich Airport.
Cheap train tickets from Lucerne to Zurich Airport (ZRH) can start from as little as €17 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lucerne to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 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 Airport (ZRH) is 1 h 3 min to travel the 48 km long journey, with around there are 11 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Lucerne to Zurich Airport (ZRH) leaves at 06: 09. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Lucerne to Zurich Airport (ZRH) leaves at 20: 35.
There are 11 trains a day from Lucerne to Zurich Airport (ZRH) which require at least one change with SBB. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Take the Lucerne to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train with SBB. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey from Lucerne to Zurich Airport (ZRH) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 35.
A day trip to Zurich Airport (ZRH) from Lucerne is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 3 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Lucerne to Zurich Airport (ZRH) by train is January.
You have options as you can travel from Lucerne to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 2 different ways: coach or train.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lucerne to Zurich Airport
Lucerne
Zurich
Luzern Bhf
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
14Wifi
- 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.
WC
- 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 Verkehrshaus
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingBike Rental
Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingBike RentalLuzern, Brüelstrasse
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Hermitage
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