The boat ride included with the Gotthard Panorama ticket has fabulous view of the Luzernsee

How to take the rail journey from the Swiss capital to the city on the Luzernsee

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Bern to Luzern by train

There are two options for taking the train from Bern to Luzern/Lucerne.

  1. The IR (InterRegio) services operated by SBB are faster, but they can also be more expensive, particularly if you buying tickets last minute at the station.
  2. The RE (Regio-Express) services operated by BLS are slower, but they can be cheaper; and they also take a more scenic route.

Routes you can take to go from Bern to Luzern / Lucerne

When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.

Choose one of the following options:
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Route Information

Option 1: the faster route
Travel Time (approx)

1hr 1min

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

1 x train per hour

Route Information

Option 2: the slower, but more scenic route
Travel Time (approx)

1h 27min

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

1 x train per hour

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