Lucerne to Darmstadt by train

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Overview: trains from Lucerne to Darmstadt

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lucerne to Darmstadt, 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 04:54 View journey
Last train 23:54 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 56m View journey
Distance (km) 315
Trains / day 10 View all
Cheapest journey €47.74 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 26m
Train operators 10

Taking the train from Lucerne to Darmstadt

Ready to book a trip from Lucerne to Darmstadt by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of train travel from Lucerne to Darmstadt

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Lucerne to Darmstadt:

  • Cheapest ticket: €47.74

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Lucerne to Darmstadt daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Darmstadt on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 10 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 04:54: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:54: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 04:54: departure of first train on weekends

  • 21:54: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 1 hour and 13 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long does the train from Lucerne to Darmstadt take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 56 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 315 kilometres.

When are tickets between Lucerne and Darmstadt available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Lucerne and Darmstadt can be purchased 5 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making the most of your trip to Darmstadt

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Darmstadt.

FAQs about the train journey from Lucerne to Darmstadt

Want to know more about your journey from Lucerne to Darmstadt? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Lucerne to Darmstadt covers a distance of 315 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.