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Taking the train from Lucerne to Geneva in 9 hours 6 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Lucerne to Geneva? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 13 hours 55 minutes to travel the 190 km from Lucerne to Geneva by train, although you can get there in as little as 9 hours 6 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 20 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You can travel with SBB trains during your journey, as they are the main operator of services on this route.
Train tickets from Lucerne to Geneva are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to Geneva? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train schedule below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
Lucerne to Geneva by train
| First train | 6:39 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 11:54 pm | |
| Departure station | Lucerne | |
| Arrival station | Geneva | |
| Journey time | From 9h 6m | |
| Distance | 118 miles (190 km) | |
| Frequency | 20 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
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SBB trains from Lucerne to Geneva
The Swiss rail network is operated by SBB. SBB train ticket prices are based on travel and not on the type of trains. You will find available return tickets (standard price, one way or round trip), Multiple journey tickets (for six individual trips on a pre-determined itinerary) and the City-Ticket (including a one-day transportation pass from the city of departure or arrival).
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Cheap train tickets from Lucerne to Geneva
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Lucerne to Geneva by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
* Based on European average monthly visitors to Trainline’s app and website from 1.1.2023 to 10.31.2023 vs other independent retailers.