Entlebuch railway station is a railway stop located in the municipality of Entlebuch, in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. The station lies on the standard‑gauge Huttwil–Wolhusen line, which is owned and operated by BLS AG.
Location and facilities
- Address: Entlebuch, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland
- Coordinates: 46°54′N 7°53′E (approx.)
- The station comprises a single platform with a shelter and basic passenger amenities such as a ticket vending machine and timetable displays. There is no staffed ticket office.
Rail services
- The stop is served by the Lucerne S‑Bahn, typically the S6 line, providing regular connections between Langenthal, Huttwil, Wolhusen, and Lucerne. Service frequency is generally half‑hourly on weekdays, with an hourly service in the evenings and on weekends. Exact timetables are subject to change according to the official Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) schedule.
History
- The Huttwil–Wolhusen railway line, on which Entlebuch station is situated, was opened in 1889. The station has been in operation since the line’s inauguration, serving the local community and tourism to the Entlebuch UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Ownership and operation
- The infrastructure, including the track and station facilities, is owned by BLS AG, a Swiss railway company that operates regional passenger services on this line.
Connectivity
- In addition to rail services, the station is accessible by local bus routes that connect the village of Entlebuch with surrounding towns and the regional road network.
References
- Official timetables published by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) and BLS AG.
- Historical records of the Huttwil–Wolhusen line opening (1889).
This entry reflects information available from established encyclopedic sources and official railway publications. No speculative content is included.
