What is the cheapest way to get from Leuven to Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 11h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leuven to Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 4h 42m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Leuven Lüdenscheid and arriving at Luzern via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Luzern via Liege-Guillemins, Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Leuven to Lucerne?

The distance between Leuven and Lucerne is 569 km. The road distance is 621.9 km.

How do I travel from Leuven to Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Leuven to Lucerne without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 30m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 270.

How long does it take to get from Leuven to Lucerne?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Leuven to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Lucerne bus from?

Leuven to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Lucerne train from?

Leuven to Lucerne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.

Train or bus from Leuven to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Leuven to Lucerne is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 30m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Leuven to Lucerne bus arrive?

Leuven to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.

Where does the Leuven to Lucerne train arrive?

Leuven to Lucerne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Lucerne is 622 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Leuven to Lucerne.

How do I get a train ticket from Leuven to Lucerne?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leuven to Lucerne?

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 658+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Leuven to Lucerne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Leuven to Lucerne by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 42m
CHF 102–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Luzernbus FlixBus N846
11h 25m
CHF 53–83
Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 43
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
8h 30m
CHF 111–267
Drive 621.9 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Lucernecar 621.9 km
6h 32m
CHF 119–171
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ottignies to Luxembourgtrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 26m
CHF 149–421
Fly Brussels Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Luzerntrain
7h 43m
CHF 138–326
Train
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Trn
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
8h 47m
CHF 178–275
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
13h 24m

Leuven to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 568.7 km
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Louvain to Luzern via Liege-Guillemins, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Luzern 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 50–80 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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