Liestal to Lucerne by train

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Overview: trains from Liestal to Lucerne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Liestal 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 06:23 View journey
Last train 21:27 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 3m View journey
Distance (km) 65
Trains / day 14 View all
Cheapest journey CA$31.20 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 5m
Train operators 8

Travelling by train from Liestal to Lucerne

Ready to travel from Liestal to Lucerne by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Cost of a train ticket between Liestal and Lucerne

The cheapest ticket price along this route is CA$31.20. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 4 and a half months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Liestal to Lucerne daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Lucerne on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 14 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 06:26: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 20:27: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 06:23: departure of first train on weekends

  • 21:27: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 59 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long does the train from Liestal to Lucerne take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 3 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 65 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Liestal and Lucerne?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

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 Liestal to Lucerne

Want to know more about your journey from Liestal 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 Liestal and Lucerne is 65 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.