The average train between Lucerne and Ghent takes 10h 48m and the fastest train takes 9h 17m. 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 every 4 hours between Lucerne and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Ghent at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 25m • 3 changesWant 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 Luzern station and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre station via Basel SBB station, Frankfurt station and Bruxelles Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
Lucerne to Ghent train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
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The distance between Lucerne and Ghent is 556.2 km. The road distance is 685 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 15m.