The average train between Charleroi and Lucerne takes 9h 57m 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.
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 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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7h 33m • 4 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Charleroi station and arriving at Lucerne station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
Charleroi to Lucerne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Charleroi to Lucerne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Charleroi to Lucerne train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Charleroi and Lucerne is 468.8 km. The road distance is 1,035 km.
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 8h 31m.