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Lucerne to Interlaken by train
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Cheapest Price €19.63
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30 days in advance €20.05
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First train06:06
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Last train21:06
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey1hr 46m
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Distance52 kilometres
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Trains per day18
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Avg. journey time1hr 49m
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Train operators
Travelling from Lucerne to Interlaken by train
Want to know how to get from Lucerne to Interlaken by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Lucerne to Interlaken take around 1 hour and 46 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 52 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Lucerne is scheduled to depart at around 06:06. The last departure is usually at around 18:06. This is the same as during the weekend. 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 52 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €19.63.
We think any time is a great time to visit Interlaken, 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 Interlaken.
Is there a direct train from Lucerne to Interlaken?
Yes, there is a direct train from Lucerne to Interlaken.
How long does it take to travel from Lucerne to Interlaken?
The Lucerne to Interlaken train travel takes about 1 hour and 46 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Lucerne to Interlaken train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Interlaken leaving Lucerne at around 06:06 and the last train leaving at around 18:06. This is the same at the weekend.
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For lovers of Swiss lakes and mountains, this route is two hours of sheer heaven. It's a journey that many make as a one-day round trip from one end of the route (ie. from either Lucerne or from Interlaken). For other travellers, it is the first stage of the longer Golden Pass route that continues beyond Interlaken via Spiez, Zweisimmen and Gstaad to Montreux - on the shore of Lake Geneva.
Fares on the direct trains from Lucerne to Interlaken are fixed. It makes no difference whether you book well in advance or simply pay on the day of travel. Although it's a private operator running the route, the full range of passes are accepted including Eurail, Interrail and Swiss Pass.
Golden Pass route
For lovers of Swiss lakes and mountains, this route is two hours of sheer heaven. It's a journey that many make as a one-day round trip from either end of the route (ie. from either Lucerne or from Interlaken). For other travellers, it is the first stage of the longer Golden Pass routes that continues beyond Interlaken via Spiez, Zweisimmen and Gstaad to Montreux - on the shore of Lake Geneva.
Fares on the direct trains from Lucerne to Interlaken are fixed. It makes no difference whether you book well in advance or simply pay on the day of travel. Although it's a private operator running the route, the full range of passes are accepted including Eurail, Interrail and Swiss Pass.
Lucerne to Interlaken Ost
Hourly direct trains run from Lucerne (Luzern in German) to Interlaken. This journey of a little under two hours rates as one of the finest short journeys in the Alps. All trains on this route are run by a private Swiss rail operator called Zentralbahn; they are branded as InterRegio (IR) services. But they are definitely a cut above the average IR train. Very modern trains are used on the route, with huge glass windows affording glorious views of the passing scenery. There is an on-board bistro serving snacks, light meals and some excellent Swiss wines.
Departure from Lucerne is through a series of tunnels, but soon we are above ground again, skirting the Sarnersee as the hills close in. The railway climbs steeply to the summit of Brunig Pass, from where it's downhill to Meiringen where the train reverses its direction of travel. From Meiringen, opt for a seat on the left for lovely lake views on the run west, skirting the north shore of the Brienzersee, to Interlaken. Most trains on the route from Lucerne to Interlaken makes seven intermediate stops. A handful of services make as many as ten stops.