The average train between Lucerne and Bruges takes 12h 31m and the fastest train takes 9h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Bruges. 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 3 times a day between Lucerne and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 3:54 PM which arrives into Bruges at 2:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 12h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Lucerne to Bruges? 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 Bruges. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Bruges station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
Lucerne to Bruges train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Bruges train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bruges station.
Book your Lucerne to Bruges train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lucerne and Bruges is 591.8 km. The road distance is 1,074 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Bruges via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 10m.