Valence to Lucerne by train

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Overview: trains from Valence to Lucerne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Valence to Lucerne, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:35 View journey
Last train 22:35 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 37m View journey
Distance (km) 345
Trains / day 28 View all
Cheapest journey AU$154.03 View journey
Avg journey time 10hr 45m
Train operators 33

From Valence to Lucerne by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Valence to Lucerne by train. With 28 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Cost of train travel from Valence to Lucerne

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Valence to Lucerne:

  • Cheapest ticket: AU$154.03

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Valence to Lucerne departure timetable

On this route, 28 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Valence at 05:35 and the last leaving at 21:13 during the week.

For weekend travel to Lucerne, the earliest departure is at 06:54 and the last one is at 22:35. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 18 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Valence to Lucerne

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 5 hours and 37 minutes, spanning 345 kilometres in total.

How far in advance Valence and Lucerne tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Valence and Lucerne are available 6 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Maximising your travels to Lucerne

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Lucerne.

FAQs about the train journey from Valence to Lucerne

Want to know more about your journey from Valence to Lucerne? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Valence to Lucerne is 345 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.