The average train between Brussels and Lucerne takes 8h 40m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Brussels and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 49m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Brussels 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 Brussels to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and arriving at Luzern station via Paris Nord station, Strasbourg station and Basel Sbb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
Brussels to Lucerne train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
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The distance between Brussels and Lucerne is 511.7 km. The road distance is 629 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Luzern via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 7h 18m.