Lucerne to Zurich by train
Luzern → Zürich HB
Trains link Lucerne (Luzern) and Zurich (Zürich HB) in about 42 min at best, with no changes needed.
- Fastest
- ≈ 42 min
- Typical
- ≈ 52 min
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- SBB

How long does the train from Lucerne to Zurich take?
The fastest trains cover Lucerne to Zurich in about 42 min; a typical journey takes around 52 min.
Is there a direct train from Lucerne to Zurich?
Yes: direct trains run between Luzern and Zürich HB.
Legendary routes through Lucerne or Zurich
- Nightjet Vienna → Zurich
- Gotthard Express Zurich → Milan
- GoldenPass Line Montreux → Lucerne
- Nightjet Zurich–Amsterdam Zurich → Amsterdam
Sleepers too: night trains from Zurich.
More trains from Lucerne
- Lucerne → Bern ≈ 1h · direct
- Lucerne → Interlaken ≈ 1h 48m · direct
More train routes in Austria · Germany · Liechtenstein.
Journey figures are typical values sampled from public European schedule data; exact times vary by day. Always check the operator when booking.