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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Brussels is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Brussels is to train and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €90 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Brussels?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Luzern and arriving at Brussels-North train station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Basel SBB, St Louis, Strasbourg Bahnhof and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Brussels?

The distance between Lucerne and Brussels is 561 km. The road distance is 628.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Brussels without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 10m and costs €180 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Lucerne to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Brussels bus from?

Lucerne to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luzern station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Brussels train from?

Lucerne to Brussels train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Lucerne to Brussels?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Brussels is to train via Paris which takes 8h 10m and costs €180 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Lucerne to Brussels bus arrive?

Lucerne to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Lucerne to Brussels train arrive?

Lucerne to Brussels train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Lucerne to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Brussels is 629 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Lucerne to Brussels.

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

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

Book your Lucerne to Brussels bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Brussels?

There are 1761+ hotels available in Brussels.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lucerne to Brussels by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train (TGV)

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

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
4h 39m
€94–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N846
9h 20m
€55–95
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
8h 10m
€182–420
Drive 628.9 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Brusselscar 628.9 km
6h 29m
€110–159
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Luxembourgtrain
7h
€137–394
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
6h 59m
€157–495
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ic / ...
9h 46m
€144–272
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
11h 12m

Lucerne to Brussels by train and foot

54Weekly Services

8h 10mAverage Duration

€182Cheapest Price

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Distance: 561 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, and Paris Nord in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Luzern to Brussels-North train station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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