Calais to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Calais and Lucerne takes 10h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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.

10h 50m
Duration: 958 km
Distance: CHF 230
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...

9h 1m

CHF 172–285

Calais to Lucerne train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Calais and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 7:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 10h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:29 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 36m • 4 changes
11:29 AM → 8:05 PM
8h 36m • 4 changes
2:29 PM → 10:05 PM
7h 36m • 4 changes
3:28 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
8h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:29 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 36m • 4 changes
11:29 AM → 8:05 PM
8h 36m • 4 changes
2:29 PM → 10:05 PM
7h 36m • 4 changes
3:28 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
8h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:29 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 36m • 4 changes
11:29 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 36m • 4 changes
2:29 PM → 10:05 PM
7h 36m • 4 changes
3:28 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
8h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

2:04 PM → 10:05 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
6:06 PM → 8:05 AM
Arrives next day
13h 59m • 4 changes
8:11 PM → 1:05 PM
Arrives next day
16h 54m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:29 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 36m • 4 changes
8:29 AM → 6:05 PM
9h 36m • 4 changes
2:29 PM → 10:05 PM
7h 36m • 4 changes
3:28 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
8h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:29 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 36m • 4 changes
8:29 AM → 6:05 PM
9h 36m • 4 changes
11:29 AM → 8:05 PM
8h 36m • 4 changes
3:28 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
8h 37m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Calais 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.

What companies run services between Calais, France and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Luzern via Lille Flandres, Gare Rue De Tournai, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 9h 1m.

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