The average train between Lucerne and Brest takes 16h 21m and the fastest train takes 9h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Brest. 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 twice daily between Lucerne and Brest. The earliest departure is at 11:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Brest at 2:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 16h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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19h 32m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucerne to Brest? 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 Lucerne to Brest. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Brest station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.
Lucerne to Brest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Brest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Brest station.
Book your Lucerne to Brest train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lucerne and Brest is 967.3 km. The road distance is 1,223 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Brest via Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 14m.