What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Luthern?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Luthern is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Luthern?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Luthern is to train and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Luthern?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Luthern?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Luzern via Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Luthern?

The distance between Dortmund and Luthern is 668 km. The road distance is 636.4 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Luthern without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Luthern without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 650.

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Luthern?

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Dortmund to Luthern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Luthern bus from?

Dortmund to Luthern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Luthern train from?

Dortmund to Luthern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Luthern?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Luthern is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Dortmund to Luthern bus arrive?

Dortmund to Luthern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Dortmund to Luthern train arrive?

Dortmund to Luthern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Olten station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Luthern?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Luthern is 636 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Dortmund to Luthern.

How do I get a train ticket from Dortmund to Luthern?

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Where can I stay near Luthern?

There are 661+ hotels available in Luthern.

Dortmund to Luthern - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Dortmund to Luthern by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Oltentrain Ice
2. Take the train from Olten to Luzerntrain Ir26
6h 36m
CHF 220–633
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N07
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
11h 35m
CHF 43–71
Drive 636.4 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Lutherncar 636.4 km
5h 31m
CHF 101–146
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 14m
CHF 94–302
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
6h 51m
CHF 130–278
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 15m
CHF 135–359
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 48m
CHF 103–308
Train to Hannover Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Hannover Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 5m
CHF 165–447

Dortmund to Luthern by train

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6h 36mAverage Duration

CHF 220Cheapest Price

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Distance: 668.3 km
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Luthern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Luzern via Olten in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai in around 11h 35m.

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