Brussels to Lucerne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Brussels and Lucerne takes 8h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels 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.

8h 18m
Duration: 980 km
Distance: CHF 263
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...

6h 46m

CHF 171–406

Brussels to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Brussels and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

9:16 AM → 4:05 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
10:42 AM → 6:05 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
11:13 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
1:13 PM → 8:05 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:40 AM → 4:05 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
11:13 AM → 6:05 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
12:43 PM → 7:05 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
1:13 PM → 8:05 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:42 PM → 8:05 AM
Arrives next day
13h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:51 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 4:05 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
10:52 AM → 6:05 PM
7h 13m • 3 changes
11:13 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

9:16 AM → 4:05 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
10:42 AM → 6:05 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
11:13 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
1:13 PM → 8:05 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

9:16 AM → 4:05 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
10:42 AM → 6:05 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
11:13 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
1:13 PM → 8:05 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
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