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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Luthern is to bus which costs SFr 90 - SFr 170 and takes 26h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Luthern is to fly and train which takes 5h 49m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Luthern?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Luzern via London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Luthern?

The distance between Edinburgh and Luthern is 1325 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Luthern without a car is to train which takes 13h 40m and costs SFr 350 - SFr 650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Edinburgh to Luthern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Luthern train from?

Edinburgh to Luthern train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Luthern?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Luthern is to train which takes 13h 40m and costs SFr 350 - SFr 650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 170 and takes 26h 15m.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Luthern?

Luthern is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 5:00 PM in Edinburgh and 6:00 PM in Luthern.

Where does the Edinburgh to Luthern train arrive?

Edinburgh to Luthern train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Luthern?

There are 620+ hotels available in Luthern.

Edinburgh to Luthern - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Luthern by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane EDI - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 49m
CHF 90–270
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
13h 40m
CHF 351–615
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Luzernbus
26h 15m
CHF 91–166
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lutherncar
16h 38m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel (BSL)plane EDI - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 32m
CHF 93–290
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GLA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 48m
CHF 132–298
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane EDI - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Luzerntrain
9h 1m
CHF 145–410
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
13h 43m
CHF 331–662
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
26h 40m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lutherncar
17h 44m
CHF 241–366

Edinburgh to Luthern by train and bus

43Weekly Services

13h 40mAverage Duration

CHF 351Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,324.7 km
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Luthern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Luzern via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 13h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Luzern via London Victoria, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, Bruxelles-Midi, Brussels-North, and Brussels-North train station in around 26h 15m.

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