Leuven to Lucerne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leuven and Lucerne takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. 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.

9h 8m
Duration: 1,012 km
Distance: CHF 268
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

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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 / ...

7h 24m

CHF 172–426

Leuven to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leuven and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 8:36 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 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:06 PM → 8:05 AM
Arrives next day
13h 59m • 4 changes
8:36 PM → 1:05 PM
Arrives next day
16h 29m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:36 AM → 4:05 PM
7h 29m • 4 changes
10:06 AM → 6:05 PM
7h 59m • 4 changes
10:36 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 29m • 4 changes
12:36 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 29m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
8:36 AM → 4:05 PM
7h 29m • 4 changes
10:07 AM → 6:05 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
10:36 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 29m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

8:04 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
8:58 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
10:36 AM → 6:05 PM
7h 29m • 4 changes
12:05 PM → 7:05 PM
7h • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:55 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 10m • 4 changes
11:15 AM → 8:05 PM
8h 50m • 4 changes
11:55 AM → 9:30 PM
9h 35m • 4 changes
3:34 PM → 10:30 PM
6h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:55 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 10m • 4 changes
9:55 AM → 6:05 PM
8h 10m • 4 changes
11:34 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 31m • 4 changes
2:55 PM → 10:05 PM
7h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:21 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
8:36 AM → 4:05 PM
7h 29m • 4 changes
10:06 AM → 6:05 PM
7h 59m • 4 changes
10:36 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 29m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Leuven to Lucerne.

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Distance: 1,012.3 km
Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Louvain to Luzern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 7h 24m.

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