The average train between Ghent and Lake Lucerne takes 11h 47m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Lake 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 twice daily between Ghent and Lake Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Lake Lucerne at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 11h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Lake Lucerne station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
Ghent to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Ghent to Lake Lucerne train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Lake Lucerne is 563.4 km. The road distance is 979 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Luzern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Basel SBB in around 8h 38m.