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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 4h 33m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Lucerne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels-North train station station and arriving at Luzern. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Luzern via Paris Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Brussels to Lucerne?

The distance between Brussels and Lucerne is 980 km. The road distance is 628.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Lucerne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 18m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 460.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Brussels to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Lucerne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brussels to Lucerne train from?

Brussels to Lucerne train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train or bus from Brussels to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Brussels to Lucerne is to train via Paris which takes 7h 18m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Brussels to Lucerne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brussels to Lucerne train arrive?

Brussels to Lucerne train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Lucerne?

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

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

Book your Brussels to Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 665+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Brussels to Lucerne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Brussels to Lucerne by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, train, 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
7h 18m
CHF 163–460
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Luzernbus FlixBus N846
9h 10m
CHF 40–75
Drive 628.6 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Lucernecar 628.6 km
6h 29m
CHF 102–148
Fly from Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 33m
CHF 103–289
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
7h 21m
CHF 200–318
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 / ...
10h 8m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly, train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 30m
CHF 150–387

Brussels to Lucerne by train and foot

130Weekly Services

7h 18mAverage Duration

CHF 163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 980.4 km
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Luzern via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Luzern 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 40–75 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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