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 75 - SFr 170 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 49m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230.

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 l'Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.

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 36m and costs SFr 190 - 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 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 which takes 13h 36m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 170 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 8:43 PM in Edinburgh and 9:43 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, 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 to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)EDI - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
5h 49m
CHF 83–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bradford to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Luzern
28h 18m
CHF 79–170
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernEc / ...
13h 36m
CHF 194–634
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Luthern
16h 36m
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel (BSL)EDI - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzern
6h 33m
CHF 83–220
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)EDI - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Luzern
8h 59m
CHF 100–240
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernEc / ...
13h 46m
CHF 236–659
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernEc / ...
30h 34m
CHF 82–261
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Luthern
17h 37m
CHF 255–386

Edinburgh to Luthern by train and bus

43Weekly Services

13h 36mAverage Duration

CHF 194Cheapest 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 36m. 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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