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Lucerne.

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.

Your destination: Lucerne

1 way to Lucerne

One way · 2 adults · All service hours · Totals for your whole group

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

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.

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IR75 to Lucerne

regional · SBB, on a point-to-point ticket
70 min rideEvery 60 min06:15–20:15
Zürich Flughafen railway stationLuzern
Non-stopLuggage space
CHF 62total for 2 adultsCHF 31 each2 × CHF 31 adult fareBuy ticketOn SBB, on a point-to-point ticket
Hours, tickets & luggage

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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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.

What happens at Lucerne?

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 nothing runs to the center.

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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