Train Luthern to Essen from €171 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Luthern and Essen takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Luthern to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 50m
Duration: 668 km
Distance: €171
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43

6h 43m

€143–307

Luthern to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Luthern and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Luthern is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:30 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 28m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:30 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 28m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:30 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 28m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:30 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 28m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:54 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 4m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

12:47 AM → 9:58 AM
9h 11m • 1 change
4:54 AM → 11:58 AM
7h 4m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:30 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 28m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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