The average train between Heidelberg and Luthern takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg to Luthern. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Heidelberg and Luthern. The earliest departure is at 2:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Luthern at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Heidelberg to Luthern? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Luthern station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Heidelberg to Luthern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Luthern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Heidelberg to Luthern train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and 3 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Luthern is 263.7 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 4h 45m.