Train Rotterdam to Lucerne from CHF 295 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Lucerne takes 10h 26m 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 26m
Duration: 1,118 km
Distance: CHF 295
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...

9h 6m

CHF 242–449

Rotterdam to Lucerne train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Rotterdam and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 10h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, June 18, 2026

2:58 PM → 12:06 AM
Arrives next day
9h 8m • 3 changes
7:58 PM → 2:05 PM
Arrives next day
18h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, June 19, 2026

6:57 AM → 4:05 PM
9h 8m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 8:05 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
2:58 PM → 10:30 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
7:58 PM → 2:05 PM
Arrives next day
18h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, June 20, 2026

7:27 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 38m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 8:05 PM
9h 7m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 9:30 PM
9h 32m • 3 changes
2:58 PM → 10:30 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, June 21, 2026

7:57 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 8m • 3 changes
10:27 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 38m • 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, June 22, 2026

7:58 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 8:05 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
2:58 PM → 12:06 AM
Arrives next day
9h 8m • 3 changes
7:58 PM → 2:05 PM
Arrives next day
18h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, June 23, 2026

7:58 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 8:05 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
2:58 PM → 12:06 AM
Arrives next day
9h 8m • 3 changes
7:58 PM → 2:05 PM
Arrives next day
18h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, June 24, 2026

7:58 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 8:05 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
2:58 PM → 12:06 AM
Arrives next day
9h 8m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Lucerne? 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.

Map of how to get from Rotterdam to Lucerne.

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Distance: 1,117.8 km
Duration: 10h 26m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Luzern via Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 9h 6m.

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