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 150 and takes 28h 18m.

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 54m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Luthern?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Luzern via Leeds City Bus Station, Bradford and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 18m.

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 Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.

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 via Strasbourg which takes 13h 14m and costs SFr 360 - SFr 700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Edinburgh to Luthern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Luthern bus from?

Edinburgh to Luthern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

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 via Strasbourg which takes 13h 14m and costs SFr 360 - SFr 700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 150 and takes 28h 18m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Luthern bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Luthern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Luthern?

Luthern is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 1:53 PM in Edinburgh and 2:53 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Luthern?

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Where can I stay near Luthern?

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Edinburgh to Luthern - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Luthern by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, 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 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 54m
CHF 100–275
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bradford to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Luzernbus
28h 18m
CHF 93–142
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 Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
13h 14m
CHF 364–681
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
26h
CHF 125–210
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 41m
Fly 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 44m
CHF 103–270
Fly 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
8h 55m
CHF 150–440
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 42m
CHF 381–614
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 46m
CHF 230–385

Edinburgh to Luthern by train and foot

118Weekly Services

13h 14mAverage Duration

CHF 364Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,324.7 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 13h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Luzern via Leeds City Bus Station, Bradford Interchange Bus Station, Bradford, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussels-North train station in around 28h 18m.

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