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Trip Summary
There are 167 daily trains from Lucerne to Wuppertal. Traveling by train from Lucerne to Wuppertal usually takes around 7 hours and 5 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in 5 hours and 37 minutes.
| Distance | 295 mi (475 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 37m |
| Lowest price | €79.69 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Lucerne to Wuppertal?
2 train services operate from Lucerne to Wuppertal. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 138 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 29 | 6h 42m | €94.34 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 138 | 7h 10m | €76.43 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Lucerne to Wuppertal start from €55, and on average cost . Daily there are 138 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Wuppertal. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Lucerne leaves from Luzern . And in Wuppertal trains arrive at Wuppertal-Ronsdorf and 4 other train stations.
From Lucerne to Wuppertal train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 10 minutes. If you are looking to get to Wuppertal faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 37 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 138 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Wuppertal.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Lucerne and Wuppertal is approximately 295 miles, or 475 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 5 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 37 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Lucerne to Wuppertal tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Lucerne at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 167 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Lucerne?
Main departure station: Luzern
There is one train station in Lucerne.
All train stations in Lucerne:
Luzern
Where is the train station in Wuppertal?
Main arrival station: Wuppertal-Sonnborn
There are more train stations and stops in Wuppertal than most cities. Most trains from Lucerne will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Wuppertal:
Train stations in Wuppertal:
Wuppertal-Sonnborn
Wuppertal-Ronsdorf
Wuppertal-Vohwinkel
Wuppertal-Oberbarmen
Wuppertal-Langerfeld
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