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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 $46. 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 $46, and a train costs an average of $81.
Distance: 318 miles (512 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$235 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price | $219 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 12m Average total duration 9h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 3h 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Lucerne:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Lucerne costing on average $126 (€101).
A bus is $147 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Lucerne costing on average $235 (€188).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 59m.
Bus takes on average 9h 42m.
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.
FlixBus10:00 PM9h10Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)7:10 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$951One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:00 PM9h10Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)7:10 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$951One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 48648:50 PM1h30Brussels South Charleroi Airport10:20 PMTurin Airport$1571One-way0 transfers
Other options
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92233:42 PM7h18Brussels-Midi11:00 PMZurich HB$3321One-way1 transfer
9440+
92191:13 PM7h49Brussels-Midi9:02 PMZurich HB$4341One-way1 transfer
AZ165 · AZ14316:55 PM4h05Brussels Airport11:00 PMTurin Airport$2621One-way1 transfer
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LH18867:30 PM3h45Brussels Airport11:15 PMTurin Airport$2721One-way1 transfer
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LH947412:45 PM3h55Brussels Airport4:40 PMTurin Airport$2721One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Lucerne:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Lucerne costing on average $126 (€101).
A bus is $147 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Lucerne costing on average $235 (€188).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 59m.
Bus takes on average 9h 42m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
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