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Charleroi to Lucerne trains

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The average train between Charleroi and Lucerne takes 9h 46m and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Charleroi 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.

9h 46m
Duration
1,035 km
Distance
CHF 268
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

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  1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain train
  3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
  5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train Ec / ...
7h 50m
CHF 182–419

Charleroi to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Charleroi and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 9h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG17h 11m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 40m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 14m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 40m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 14m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 33m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 33m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 25m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 39m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 14m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 40m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG9h 14m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 14m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 40m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG9h 14m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 14m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 14m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 40m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG9h 14m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 14m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Charleroi 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.

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  • Distance: 1,035.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Charleroi, Belgium and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Luzern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 7h 50m.

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