Switzerland
Getting to Lucerne by train
Trains to Lucerne arrive at Luzern, served by CFF/SBB, TGV Lyria, EuroCity and BLS. Gopaxo compares every offer in a single search to find you the best price to this city in Switzerland.
Why visit Lucerne?
Lucerne is one of the most searched-for cities in Switzerland. Travellers come for Kapellbrücke, Pilatus and Vierwaldstättersee, all reachable on foot or by public transport from the station. The train drops you in the centre — no airport transfer, no check-in queue.
How to get to Lucerne by train
Lucerne is reached by train via Bern, the country's main rail hub. Compare the connections on Gopaxo: we aggregate CFF/SBB, TGV Lyria, EuroCity and BLS to show the fastest and cheapest itinerary.
Lucerne train station
The main station is Luzern. Long-distance trains run by CFF/SBB, TGV Lyria, EuroCity and BLS arrive here, with connections to city transport. Be on the platform 10 to 15 minutes before departure: unlike flying, there is no check-in.
What to see in Lucerne
The highlights worth planning for:
- Kapellbrücke
- Pilatus
- Vierwaldstättersee
Practical info for Lucerne
The essentials before you go:
- Country: Switzerland
- Main station: Luzern
- Currency: CHF (Fr.)
- Main language: German, French and Italian
- Operators: CFF/SBB, TGV Lyria, EuroCity and BLS
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Plan your stay in Lucerne
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- Things to do in LucerneGuided tours, museums and activities worth booking ahead to skip the queue.See activities
