Ghent to Lucerne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Lucerne takes 9h 23m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. 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 23m
Duration: 979 km
Distance: CHF 271
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 Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...

7h 58m

CHF 185–395

Ghent to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ghent and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 9h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:13 PM → 12:05 PM
Arrives next day
14h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:01 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 4m • 4 changes
9:41 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
10:41 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
12:41 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:01 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 4m • 4 changes
9:41 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
10:41 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
12:41 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:01 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 4m • 4 changes
9:41 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
10:41 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
12:41 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:01 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 4m • 4 changes
9:41 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
10:41 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
12:41 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:38 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 27m • 4 changes
9:41 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
10:41 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
12:41 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:25 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 40m • 4 changes
9:41 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
11:41 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
1:41 PM → 9:05 PM
7h 24m • 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.

Map of how to get from Ghent to Lucerne.

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Distance: 979 km
Duration: 9h 23m

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 Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 7h 58m.

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