Regensburg to Lucerne by train

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Overview: trains from Regensburg to Lucerne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Regensburg 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 03:19 View journey
Last train 23:49 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 6hr 20m View journey
Distance (km) 357
Trains / day 11 View all
Cheapest journey €103.61 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 50m
Train operators 16

Explore Regensburg to Lucerne by train

Thinking about travelling from Regensburg to Lucerne by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Cost of a train ticket between Regensburg and Lucerne

The cheapest ticket price along this route is €103.61. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 10 months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Regensburg to Lucerne departure timetable

On this route, 11 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Regensburg at 04:45 and the last leaving at 23:28 during the week.

For weekend travel to Lucerne, the earliest departure is at 03:19 and the last one is at 23:49. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Regensburg and Lucerne

The route’s fastest journey takes 6 hours and 20 minutes, covering a total of 357 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Regensburg and Lucerne

Tickets for travel between Regensburg and Lucerne can be booked 10 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Regensburg to Lucerne by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Lucerne.

FAQs about the train journey from Regensburg to Lucerne

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

The total distance between Regensburg and Lucerne is 357 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.