Barcelona to Lucerne by train

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Overview: trains from Barcelona to Lucerne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Barcelona 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 07:05 View journey
Last train 18:30 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 10hr 32m View journey
Distance (km) 800
Trains / day 18 View all
Cheapest journey €184.97 View journey
Avg journey time 18hr 41m
Train operators 45

Travelling from Barcelona to Lucerne by train

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

The fastest trains from Barcelona to Lucerne take around 10 hours and 32 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 800 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Barcelona is scheduled to depart at around  07:20. The last departure is usually at around 18:30 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Barcelona at around 07:05, with the last train leaving at around 16:45. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 18 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 14 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €184.97.

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 Barcelona to Lucerne?

The journey between Barcelona and Lucerne usually involves changes of train.

We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those 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 around departures.

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

The Barcelona to Lucerne train travel takes about 10 hours and 32 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Barcelona to Lucerne train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Lucerne leaving Barcelona at around 07:20 and the last train leaving at around 18:30 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Barcelona at around 07:05, with the final departure at 16:45.

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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.