The average train between Ghent and Lucerne takes 9h 49m 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Ghent and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 9h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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8h 25m • 4 changesWant 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.
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 9h 49m.
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 982 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 23m.