The average train between Calais and Lucerne takes 11h 29m 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Calais and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:04 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 11h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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16h 54m • 4 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Lucerne station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
Calais to Lucerne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Lucerne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Calais to Lucerne train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Lucerne is 639.6 km. The road distance is 1,000 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Luzern via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 9h 12m.