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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Luthern is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 110 and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Luthern is to fly and train which takes 4h 47m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Luthern?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen 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 and Luthern?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Luzern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Essen to Luthern?

The distance between Essen and Luthern is 668 km. The road distance is 642.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Luthern without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Essen to Luthern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Luthern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Luthern train from?

Essen to Luthern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Luthern?

The best way to get from Essen to Luthern is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 110 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Essen to Luthern bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Luthern train arrive?

Essen to Luthern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Essen to Luthern?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Luthern is 643 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Essen to Luthern.

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

Book your Essen to Luthern train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Luthern?

There are 582+ hotels available in Luthern.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Luthern by 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 Essen Hbf to Basel SBB43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernIr27 / ...
6h 25m
CHF 64–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGN027 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Saarbrücken bus stationN11 / ...
3. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Luzern
11h 50m
CHF 43–103
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln-EhrenfeldRe
2. Take the night train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Zuerich HbNj
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuzernIr / ...
11h 38m
CHF 67–300
Drive 642.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Luthern642.8 km
5h 29m
CHF 105–152
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
4h 47m
CHF 89–277
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
4h 51m
CHF 122–281
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
5h 20m
CHF 93–263
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzern
5h 45m
CHF 161–379

Essen to Luthern by train

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6h 25mAverage Duration

CHF 64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 667.9 km
Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Luzern via Basel SBB in around 6h 25m. 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.

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