The average train between Ghent and Lucerne takes 10h 34m and the fastest train takes 8h 5m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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.
Trains run 5 times a week between Ghent and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 10h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Lucerne station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
Ghent to Lucerne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Lucerne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Ghent to Lucerne train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Lucerne is 556.2 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, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 17m.