The average train between Lucerne and Ghent takes 11h 46m and the fastest train takes 8h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Ghent. 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 Ghent. 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 Ghent at 1:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Lucerne to Ghent? 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 Ghent. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Ghent station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
Lucerne to Ghent train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Ghent train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Lucerne to Ghent train tickets online with Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lucerne and Ghent is 556.2 km. The road distance is 1,034 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 42m.