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 drive which takes 5h 31m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 150.

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 Koeln Hbf, Frankfurt and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Luthern?

The distance between Dortmund and Luthern is 769 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 9h 31m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 31m 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 National Express, 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 9h 31m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 600. 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 National Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf 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?

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Dortmund to Luthern - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Dortmund to Luthern by train (Eurostar), train, bus, night train, 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 Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Zürich HBtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
9h 31m
CHF 199–564
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
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the night train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
12h 10m
Drive 636.4 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Lutherncar 636.4 km
5h 31m
CHF 102–147
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 21m
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 10m
CHF 91–250
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 17m
CHF 128–280
Bus to Hannover Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr to Hannover Hbfbus
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 36m
CHF 118–371

Dortmund to Luthern by train

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9h 31mAverage Duration

CHF 199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 769 km
Duration: 9h 31m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Luzern via Koeln Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Zürich HB in around 9h 31m. 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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