Düsseldorf to Lucerne by train

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Overview: trains from Düsseldorf to Lucerne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Düsseldorf 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 01:24 View journey
Last train 23:27 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 11m View journey
Distance (km) 477
Trains / day 62 View all
Cheapest journey CA$61.10 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 44m
Train operators 37

Düsseldorf to Lucerne train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Düsseldorf to Lucerne by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Lucerne take around 5 hours and 11 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 477 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Düsseldorf is scheduled to depart at around  01:24. The last departure is usually at around 23:27 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Düsseldorf at around 02:40, with the last train leaving at around 23:27. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 62 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 5 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$61.10.

We think any time is a great time to visit Lucerne, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Lucerne.

Is there a direct train from Düsseldorf to Lucerne?

The journey between Düsseldorf and Lucerne usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Düsseldorf to Lucerne every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Düsseldorf to Lucerne?

The Düsseldorf to Lucerne train travel takes about 5 hours and 11 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Düsseldorf to Lucerne train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Lucerne leaving Düsseldorf at around 01:24 and the last train leaving at around 23:27 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Düsseldorf at around 02:40, with the final departure at 23:27.

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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.