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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 an average ticket price of NOK 677 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 677, while a flight costs an average of NOK 4,540.
Distance: 318 miles (512 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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NOK 1,295 Average price | NOK 677 Average price Cheapest | NOK 4,540 Average price | NOK 2,001 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 48m Average total duration 13h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Brussels to Lucerne
Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Lucerne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Lucerne:
A bus is NOK 618 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Lucerne costing on average NOK 1,295.
A bus is NOK 3,863 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Lucerne costing on average NOK 4,540.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 37m.
Bus takes on average 13h 48m.
Tickets start at around NOK 1,295 compared to roughly NOK 2,001 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about NOK 706. The journey takes 7h 7m versus 6h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Lucerne
How to get from Brussels to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Lucerne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:00 PM 17h55 Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) 11:55 AM Neuenkirch, A2 Autobahnraststätte NOK 724 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:00 PM 17h55 Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) 11:55 AM Neuenkirch, A2 Autobahnraststätte NOK 724 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- LH5571+
LH952210:30 AM 3h40 Brussels Airport 2:10 PM Turin Airport NOK 2,644 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 13 · ICE 105 · EC 173
8:25 AM 7h40 Brussels-Midi 4:05 PM Lucerne station NOK 1,583 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 15 · ICE 107 · IC 683
10:25 AM 7h40 Brussels-Midi 6:05 PM Lucerne station NOK 1,583 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:05 AM 24h50 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 11:55 AM Neuenkirch, A2 Autobahnraststätte NOK 1,001 1 One-way 2 transfers
VY1083 · VY27149:55 PM 14h40 Brussels Airport 12:35 PM Turin Airport NOK 1,381 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1700 · KL16396:15 AM 4h50 Brussels Airport 11:05 AM Turin Airport NOK 2,523 1 One-way 1 transfer- KL1706 · KL1641
2:45 PM 7h55 Brussels Airport 10:40 PM Turin Airport NOK 2,523 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Lucerne:
A bus is NOK 618 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Lucerne costing on average NOK 1,295.
A bus is NOK 3,863 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Lucerne costing on average NOK 4,540.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 37m.
Bus takes on average 13h 48m.
- Around 29 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.
- 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 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lucerne by train.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, ITA, Turkish Airlines, Air Dolomiti, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, BA Euroflyer, Ryanair, Vueling, Air France, Lufthansa, Malta Air, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, easyJet to go to Lucerne by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, easyJet.
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