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 270.

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 Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Luthern?

The distance between Dortmund and Luthern is 681 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 49m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 49m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 280. 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB 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?

Book your Dortmund to Luthern train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Luthern?

There are 641+ 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 Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
6h 49m
CHF 135–275
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 RegioJet 22
11h 35m
CHF 44–75
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
10h 31m
Drive 636.4 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Lutherncar 636.4 km
5h 31m
CHF 102–147
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, 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 94–266
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, 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 137–303
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, 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 49m
CHF 99–292
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 8m
CHF 190–443

Dortmund to Luthern by train

58Weekly Trains

6h 49mAverage Duration

CHF 135Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dortmund to Luthern.

Launch map view

Distance: 680.9 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Luzern via Basel SBB in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai in around 11h 35m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.