There are 13 ways to get from Cardiff to Luthern by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRS - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
6h 8mCHF 120–279Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Luzern
24h 33mCHF 80–212Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
- Take the train from Paris Est to Basel SbbTgv
- Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernEc / ...
11h 26mCHF 186–584Bus, train
- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
- Take the bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
- Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse
- Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernEc / ...
22h 21mDrive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Luthern
12h 36mTrain to Bristol Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Basel (BSL)BRS - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzern
6h 57mCHF 110–302Fly Cardiff Airport to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CWL - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
8h 27mCHF 109–315Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BHX - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
7h 20mCHF 133–340Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LCY - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
7h 12mCHF 158–467Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LHR - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
7h 1mCHF 135–418Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)LHR - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzern
7h 51mCHF 140–451Train via Paris
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
- Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernEc / ...
12h 6mCHF 184–575Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Drive from Calais to Luthern
13h 37mCHF 210–307
Cardiff to Luthern by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Luthern is to bus which costs SFr 75 - SFr 220 and takes 24h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Luthern is to train and fly which takes 6h 8m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 280.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Luzern via London Victoria and Antwerp Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Luzern via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Est and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
The distance between Cardiff and Luthern is 1063 km.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Luthern without a car is to train which takes 11h 26m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 600.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Cardiff to Luthern, including transfers.
Cardiff to Luthern bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to Luthern train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Luthern is to train which takes 11h 26m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 220 and takes 24h 33m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Luthern, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Luzern via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 11h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Luzern via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Antwerp Rooseveltplaats in around 24h 33m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–250
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Zurich Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–490
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Zurich Airport via Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- CHF 130–390
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–280
Flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–330
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–210
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–210
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–290
Flights from Bristol Airport to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–310
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Zurich Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 140–550
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–300
Flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 220–290
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–360
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–220
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–220
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–220
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–300
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–310
Flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–410
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–300
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–180
Flights from Bristol Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–210
Flights from Bristol Airport to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–210
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–160
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–290
- Website
- flyedelweiss.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–250
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–410
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–270
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–310
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–26
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–95
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–29
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–290
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Est to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–140
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- info@sob.ch
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- sob.ch
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +421 55 680 73 06
- onlinepredaj@eurobus.sk
- Website
- eurobus.sk
Bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–15
- Website
- https://www.eurobus.sk/en
- Phone
- +393293958604
- info@pistoiaviaggi.com
- Website
- pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- pistoia-viaggi.it
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–110
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–75
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–40
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- CHF 70–180
- On Foot
- CHF 30–40
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Luthern bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Luthern is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 1:28 PM in Cardiff and 2:28 PM in Luthern.
Cardiff to Luthern train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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