Charleroi to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Charleroi and Lucerne takes 12h 2m and the fastest train takes 8h 15m. 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.

12h 2m
Duration: 981 km
Distance: CHF 272
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...

8h 22m

CHF 180–371

Charleroi to Lucerne train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Charleroi and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 12h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

9:54 PM → 12:05 PM
Arrives +3 days
2d 14h • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:06 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 59m • 4 changes
8:50 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
9:50 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 15m • 4 changes
11:50 AM → 9:05 PM
9h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:06 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 59m • 4 changes
8:50 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
9:50 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 15m • 4 changes
11:50 AM → 9:05 PM
9h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:06 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 59m • 4 changes
8:50 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
9:50 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 15m • 4 changes
11:50 AM → 9:05 PM
9h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:06 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 59m • 4 changes
8:50 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
9:50 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 15m • 4 changes
11:50 AM → 9:05 PM
9h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:50 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 15m • 4 changes
8:50 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
9:50 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 15m • 4 changes
11:50 AM → 9:05 PM
9h 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.

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 Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 22m.

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