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Charleroi to Lucerne trains

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The average train between Charleroi and Lucerne takes 10h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 39m. 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.

10h 48m
Duration
1,035 km
Distance
CHF 268
Average price
5 times a day
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 176–419

Charleroi to Lucerne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Charleroi and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 10h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 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 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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Departing Thursday, October 15, 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 Friday, October 16, 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 Monday, October 19, 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 15m • 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 15m • 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 15m • 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: 10h 48m

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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