The average train between Lucerne and Rotterdam takes 14h 2m and the fastest train takes 8h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 1:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 14h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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19h 38m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucerne to Rotterdam? 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 Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
Lucerne to Rotterdam train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Rotterdam train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Lucerne to Rotterdam train tickets online with Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lucerne and Rotterdam is 608 km. The road distance is 1,118 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Rotterdam Centraal via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, and Paris Nord in around 9h 42m.