How to get from Zurich to Luzern
A real 1-leg route: train. Door to door 50m, from €14.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Luzern. The most useful door-to-door route takes 50m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 40 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Zurich to Luzern: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Zurich → Luzerntrain
SBB·50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Zurich to Luzern works
Start with a SBB train from Zurich to Luzern, about 50 min. In total it's roughly €14 over 50 min, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Luzern
DepartureZurichWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Zurich to Luzern
On this route you travel with SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Zurich to Luzern: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Luzern?+−
The most useful route takes about 50m by train, with no transfer.
How far is Luzern from Zurich?+−
About 40 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Luzern cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €14. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zurich to Luzern?+−
On this route you travel with SBB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Luzern?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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