What is the cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Luthern?

The cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Luthern is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 11h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Luthern?

The fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Luthern is to fly and train which takes 4h 47m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Essen Hbf and Luthern?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen Hbf station to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Luzern via Cologne Airport CGN and Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Essen Hbf and Luthern?

No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Luzern via Koeln Hbf, Frankfurt and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

How far is it from Essen Hbf to Luthern?

The distance between Essen Hbf and Luthern is 539 km. The road distance is 642.2 km.

How do I travel from Essen Hbf to Luthern without a car?

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Luthern without a car is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 550.

How long does it take to get from Essen Hbf to Luthern?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Essen Hbf to Luthern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen Hbf to Luthern bus from?

Essen Hbf to Luthern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen Hbf to Luthern train from?

Essen Hbf to Luthern train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen Hbf to Luthern?

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Luthern is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Essen Hbf to Luthern bus arrive?

Essen Hbf to Luthern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

What is the time difference between Essen Hbf and Luthern?

Luthern is 1h ahead of Essen Hbf. It is currently 6:57 AM in Essen Hbf and 7:57 AM in Luthern.

Where does the Essen Hbf to Luthern train arrive?

Essen Hbf to Luthern train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen Hbf to Luthern?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen Hbf to Luthern is 642 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Essen Hbf to Luthern.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen Hbf to Luthern?

Book your Essen Hbf to Luthern train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen Hbf to Luthern?

Book your Essen Hbf to Luthern bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Luthern?

There are 643+ hotels available in Luthern.

Essen Hbf to Luthern - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Essen Hbf to Luthern by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, night train, or car

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

Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 47m
CHF 77–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Saarbrücken bus stationbus 011
3. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Luzernbus
11h 50m
CHF 43–77
Train
1. Take the train from Essen 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 8m
CHF 190–548
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen 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 8m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen 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 / ...
11h 45m
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Essen 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
5h 56m
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 52m
CHF 113–264
Drive 642.2 km
1. Drive from Essen Hbf to Lutherncar 642.2 km
5h 29m
CHF 102–146

Essen Hbf to Luthern by train

2Weekly Trains

9h 8mAverage Duration

CHF 190Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Essen Hbf to Luthern.

Launch map view

Distance: 538.9 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Luthern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Luzern via Koeln Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Zürich HB in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Luzern via Cologne Airport CGN and Saarbrücken bus station in around 11h 50m.

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.