Buchs SG to Lucerne by train

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Overview: trains from Buchs SG to Lucerne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Buchs SG 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 05:45 View journey
Last train 21:45 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 3hr 6m View journey
Distance (km) 89
Trains / day 12 View all
Cheapest journey CA$43.55 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 6m
Train operators 15

Taking the train from Buchs SG to Lucerne

So you’re considering going from Buchs SG to Lucerne by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost between Buchs SG and Lucerne

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: CA$43.55

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

  • Travel with a budget train operator

  • Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

  • Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

  • Select a non-flexible fare

  • Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

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Buchs SG to Lucerne daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Lucerne on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 12 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:45: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 20:45: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:45: departure of first train on weekends

  • 21:45: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 1 hour: frequency of train departures

Train duration for trips from Buchs SG to Lucerne

The swiftest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 6 minutes, crossing a total distance of 89 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Buchs SG and Lucerne?

You can secure tickets for travel between Buchs SG and Lucerne up to 6 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn more about train travel from Buchs SG to Lucerne

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Buchs SG and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Lucerne city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Buchs SG to Lucerne

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

The total distance between Buchs SG and Lucerne by train is 89 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.