Duisburg to Lucerne by train

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Overview: trains from Duisburg to Lucerne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Duisburg 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 00:03 View journey
Last train 23:56 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 27m View journey
Distance (km) 500
Trains / day 48 View all
Cheapest journey £40.27 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 48m
Train operators 27

Travelling from Duisburg to Lucerne by train

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

The fastest trains from Duisburg to Lucerne take around 5 hours and 27 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 500 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Duisburg is scheduled to depart at around  00:32. The last departure is usually at around 23:29 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Duisburg at around 00:03, with the last train leaving at around 23:56. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 48 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 13 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £40.27.

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 Duisburg to Lucerne?

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

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Duisburg 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 Duisburg to Lucerne?

The Duisburg to Lucerne train travel takes about 5 hours and 27 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Duisburg to Lucerne train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Lucerne leaving Duisburg at around 00:32 and the last train leaving at around 23:29 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Duisburg at around 00:03, with the final departure at 23:56.

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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.