How to travel from Brussels to Lucerne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Lucerne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $78.

Distance: 318 miles (512 km)

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Driving

$227

Average price

$84

Average price

Cheapest

$122

Average price

$212

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 29m

Average total duration

6h 59m

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30m

Additional time*

10h 12m

Average total duration

9h 42m

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30m

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5h 4m

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2h 4m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

6h 51m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.1kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Ryanair

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of $84 (€70).

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Lucerne:

A bus is $37 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Lucerne costing on average $122 (€101).

A bus is $143 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Lucerne costing on average $227 (€188).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Lucerne is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 4m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 59m.

Bus takes on average 9h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brussels and Lucerne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Brussels to Lucerne among Omio's users.

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from Brussels to Lucerne

How to get from Brussels to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Brussels to Lucerne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 PM9h10
    Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
    7:10 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 PM9h10
    Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
    7:10 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 4864
    1:35 PM1h30
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    3:05 PMTurin Airport
    $881One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 105 · IR 2477
    8:25 AM8h05
    Brussels-Midi
    4:30 PMLucerne station
    $1811One-way
    2 transfers
  • ITAAZ1431+Brussels AirlinesAZ7639
    3:00 PM8h00
    Brussels Airport
    11:00 PMTurin Airport
    $2171One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1706 · KL1641
    3:10 PM7h30
    Brussels Airport
    10:40 PMTurin Airport
    $2521One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1431+Brussels AirlinesAZ7643
    6:05 PM4h55
    Brussels Airport
    11:00 PMTurin Airport
    $2541One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Lucerne

Travel to Lucerne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Lucerne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Lucerne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of $84 (€70).

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Lucerne:

A bus is $37 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Lucerne costing on average $122 (€101).

A bus is $143 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Lucerne costing on average $227 (€188).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Lucerne is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 4m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 59m.

Bus takes on average 9h 42m.

The distance from Brussels to Lucerne is approximately 318 miles (512 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Lucerne is:
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Lucerne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Lucerne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Turin Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Lucerne station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Lucerne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lucerne by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Air Dolomiti, Malta Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines to go to Lucerne by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Lucerne with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Lucerne often also extend their vacation to go to Zurich, Milan, Interlaken, Paris, Basel. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lucerne and these popular destinations at a great price.
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