Rotterdam to Lucerne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Lucerne takes 10h 21m and the fastest train takes 7h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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.

10h 21m
Duration: 1,118 km
Distance: CHF 345
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal 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 / ...

8h 36m

CHF 278–489

Rotterdam to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 10h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:58 AM → 6:05 PM
9h 7m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
12:58 PM → 10:05 PM
9h 7m • 3 changes
2:58 PM → 10:30 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:58 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 6:05 PM
9h 7m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 7m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 8:05 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:58 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 6:05 PM
9h 7m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 7m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 8:05 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:58 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 6:05 PM
9h 7m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 7m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 8:05 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:58 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 6:05 PM
9h 7m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 7m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 8:05 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:57 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 8m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 6:05 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 8:05 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 10:05 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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