Gstaad to Lucerne by train

Travelling from Gstaad to Lucerne by train

Considering a train trip from Gstaad to Lucerne? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Gstaad and Lucerne

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £51.02, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Gstaad to Lucerne daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Lucerne on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 34 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

• 05:03: departure of first train Monday-Friday

• 23:25: departure of last train Monday-Friday

• 04:35: departure of first train on weekends

• 23:37: departure of last train on weekends

• Every 21 minutes: frequency of train departures

Gstaad to Lucerne distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 101 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 2 hours and 57 minutes.

When do tickets between Gstaad and Lucerne go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Gstaad and Lucerne 6 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Additional information on train travel from Gstaad to Lucerne

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Lucerne city guide to start planning your getaway.