Sargans to Lucerne by train

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Overview: trains from Sargans to Lucerne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Sargans 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 01:19 View journey
Last train 23:02 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 50m View journey
Distance (km) 86
Trains / day 50 View all
Cheapest journey US$30.00 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 36m
Train operators 129

Sargans to Lucerne train travel explained

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

The fastest trains from Sargans to Lucerne take around 1 hour and 50 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 86 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Sargans is scheduled to depart at around  06:33. The last departure is usually at around 23:02. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 50 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 19 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$30.00.

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 Sargans to Lucerne?

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

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

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

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

The Sargans to Lucerne train travel takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Sargans to Lucerne train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Lucerne leaving Sargans at around 06:33 and the last train leaving at around 23:02. This is the same at the weekend.

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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.