Ghent to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Lucerne takes 9h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent 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 9m
Duration: 1,033 km
Distance: CHF 279
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...

8h 6m

CHF 177–432

Ghent to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ghent and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:41 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 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:41 PM → 8:05 AM
Arrives next day
12h 24m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:24 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 41m • 4 changes
8:41 AM → 4:05 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
10:00 AM → 6:05 PM
8h 5m • 4 changes
10:41 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:41 AM → 4:05 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
10:00 AM → 6:05 PM
8h 5m • 4 changes
10:41 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
12:41 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:41 AM → 4:05 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
10:00 AM → 6:05 PM
8h 5m • 4 changes
10:41 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
12:41 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:41 AM → 4:05 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
10:00 AM → 6:05 PM
8h 5m • 4 changes
10:41 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
12:41 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:04 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
10:41 AM → 6:05 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
12:00 PM → 7:05 PM
7h 5m • 4 changes
12:41 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

8:41 AM → 4:05 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
11:41 AM → 8:05 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
12:03 PM → 9:30 PM
9h 27m • 4 changes
3:41 PM → 10:30 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ghent 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 Ghent, Belgium and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Luzern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 6m.

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