The average train between Bruges and Lucerne takes 9h 38m and the fastest train takes 7h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Bruges to Lucerne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Bruges and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bruges is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 9h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bruges to Lucerne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Bruges station and arriving at Lucerne station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
Bruges to Lucerne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Lucerne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Bruges to Lucerne train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Bruges and Lucerne is 591.8 km. The road distance is 1,019 km.
You can take a train from Bruges to Luzern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 38m.