Fulda to Lucerne by train

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Overview: trains from Fulda to Lucerne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Fulda 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 00:12 View journey
Last train 23:12 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 15m View journey
Distance (km) 403
Trains / day 23 View all
Cheapest journey CA$76.70 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 2m
Train operators 14

Going from Fulda to Lucerne by train

About to set off from Fulda to Lucerne by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost between Fulda and Lucerne: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from CA$76.70, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Fulda to Lucerne departure timetable

On this route, 23 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Fulda at 04:00 and the last leaving at 23:12 during the week.

For weekend travel to Lucerne, the earliest departure is at 00:12 and the last one is at 22:57. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 37 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Fulda and Lucerne

The route’s fastest journey takes 5 hours and 15 minutes, covering a total of 403 kilometres.

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

You can secure tickets for travel between Fulda and Lucerne up to 10 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making the most of your trip to Lucerne

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Lucerne.

FAQs about the train journey from Fulda to Lucerne

Want to know more about your journey from Fulda 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 Fulda and Lucerne is 403 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.