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3 ways to Lucerne

For Zurich generally we recommend the SBB train to Zürich HB; for Lucerne the answer changes.

Recommended

The cheapest way in. The Welcome Pickups transfer to Lucerne is 25 minutes quicker for CHF 112 more, which is not worth it at this party size.

IR75 to Lucerne

IR75 · SBB, on a point-to-point ticket
70 min rideEvery 60 min06:15–20:15
Zürich Flughafen railway stationLuzern
Non-stopLuggage space
CHF 31total for 1 adultCHF 31 eachBuy ticket2 places to buy
Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. Zürich Flughafen railway station, platforms 1 to 4 — the InterRegio showing Luzern

SBB's point-to-point fare: CHF 31.00 an adult in 2nd class (CHF 53.00 in 1st; CHF 62.00 return), 86 km via Zurich. Children 6 to 15 and Half-Fare holders pay exactly half, CHF 15.50; under-6s ride free. Valid one day on any train along the route, so a change at Zürich HB is covered. Supersaver tickets are yield-priced and not shown here.

Luggage. Mainline Swiss trains: racks and standing space by the doors.

Hours. The IR75 leaves at :15 and reaches Luzern 70 minutes later. At weekends, 14 departures hourly from 06:15 to 20:15 except 17:15; on weekdays, 11 — 06:15, 08:15–11:15, 13:15, 14:15, 16:15 and 18:15–20:15. No direct train on 7–22 February, 7–15 March, several spring weekends or 7–8 November 2026. In the gaps, change at Zürich HB.

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Pre-booked

Welcome Pickups transfer to Lucerne

Driver meets you in arrivals
45 min rideTraffic dependentRuns all night
Driver meets you in arrivals with a name boardAny address in Lucerne
Non-stop24-hour servicePer vehiclePre-book
€155total for 1 adult€155 each · about CHF 143 in allBook transferPartner link · through Welcome Pickups
Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. Driver meets you in arrivals with a name board

Charged in euros: €155 for the sedan, €268 for the minivan, €423 for the minibus. Converted at the European Central Bank's reference rate of 30 October 2026 only to compare it with the local fares; your card's rate will differ a little.

Luggage. Stated when booking; choose the vehicle by luggage as well as seats.

Price for every party size · Fare source (partner link)

Pre-booked

Private transfer to Lucerne

Driver meets you in arrivals
60 min rideTraffic dependent
Driver meets you in arrivals with a name boardAny address in Lucerne
Non-stopPer vehiclePre-book
€190total for 1 adult€190 each · about CHF 175 in allBook transferPartner link · through Kiwitaxi
Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. Driver meets you in arrivals with a name board

Charged in euros: €190 for the minivan, €192 for the minibus. Converted at the European Central Bank's reference rate of 30 October 2026 only to compare it with the local fares; your card's rate will differ a little.

Price for every party size · Fare source (partner link)

The IR75 runs through the airport and Zürich HB to Lucerne without a change, leaving at :15 and arriving 70 minutes later: hourly from 06:15 to 20:15 at weekends except 17:15, and on weekdays at 06:15, 08:15–11:15, 13:15, 14:15, 16:15 and 18:15–20:15. In gaps, or after 20:15, change at Zürich HB — the ticket allows it. Fare: CHF 31.00 an adult, CHF 15.50 for a child 6 to 15 or Half-Fare card, under-6s free, valid all day on any train. No direct train on 7 and 8 November 2026.

Ride times exclude walking and waiting. Every way from Zurich Airport into Zurich

Your destination

Straight there.

Lucerne is a separate city in central Switzerland, 86 tariff kilometres from the airport by SBB's distance table; the IR75 runs there without a change in 70 minutes, through Zürich HB and Zug, and leaves you at Luzern station on the lakefront.

Zurich Airport
Follow the signs
Zürich Flughafen railway station
IR75 to Lucerne · 70 min
Lucerne

IR75 to Lucerne serves Lucerne. SBB train to Zürich HB does not.

Arriving late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the IR75 to Lucerne runs 06:15–20:15. Outside those hours, the Welcome Pickups transfer to Lucerne is what remains. and the board keeps only what is running.

From arrivals to Lucerne

01

Find the stop

Zürich Flughafen railway station. Follow the signs from arrivals.

02

Choose IR75 to Lucerne

Check the destination and departure board before boarding.

03

Arrive at Lucerne

70 min. Continue to your accommodation or follow signs for onward transport.

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Continuing by public transport?

Follow the station signs for your onward connection.

Walking to your stay?

Check the address and choose the nearest exit.

Before you travel

Does the SBB train to Zürich HB stop at Lucerne?

No. It runs to Zürich HB.

Does the VBZ tram 10 stop at Lucerne?

No. It runs to Zürich.

What if my flight arrives late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the IR75 to Lucerne runs 06:15–20:15. Outside those hours, the Welcome Pickups transfer to Lucerne is what remains.

Is Lucerne in Zurich?

Lucerne is a separate city in central Switzerland, 86 tariff kilometres from the airport by SBB's distance table; the IR75 runs there without a change in 70 minutes, through Zürich HB and Zug, and leaves you at Luzern station on the lakefront.

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