The average train between Leuven and Lucerne takes 8h 49m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Leuven 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 every 4 hours between Leuven and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 38m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leuven 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 Leuven to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Louvain station and arriving at Luzern station via Liège-Guillemins station, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
Leuven to Lucerne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
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The distance between Leuven and Lucerne is 500.4 km. The road distance is 622 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Luzern via Liege-Guillemins, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 8h 12m.