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

The cheapest way to get from Ettal to Luthern is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 35 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ettal to Luthern is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct bus between Ettal and Luthern?

No, there is no direct bus from Ettal to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Ettal Klostergasthof and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and Munich Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Ettal to Luthern?

The distance between Ettal and Luthern is 461 km. The road distance is 294.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ettal to Luthern without a car is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 35.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Ettal to Luthern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ettal to Luthern bus from?

Ettal to Luthern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.

Train or bus from Ettal to Luthern?

The best way to get from Ettal to Luthern is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 140 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Ettal to Luthern bus arrive?

Ettal to Luthern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Can I drive from Ettal to Luthern?

Yes, the driving distance between Ettal to Luthern is 294 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Ettal to Luthern.

Where can I stay near Luthern?

There are 582+ hotels available in Luthern.

Ettal to Luthern - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Ettal to Luthern by bus, train, ferry, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Munich central bus station040 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Lucerne LandenbergstrasseRegioJet 22
8h 20m
CHF 24–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße040 / ...
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich HbRjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuzernIr / ...
8h 24m
CHF 52–108
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Ettal Klostergasthof to Füssen
2. Take the train from Fuessen to KaufbeurenRe
3. Take the train from Kaufbeuren to Lindau-InselRe7
4. Take the ferry from Lindau Hafen to Konstanz Hafen114 / ...
5. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Luzern75
12h 46m
Drive 294.4 km
1. Drive from Ettal to Luthern294.4 km
4h 7m
CHF 49–70
Train
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to PasingRb6 / ...
2. Take the train from Pasing to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof
3. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Zuerich HbEc
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuzernIr / ...
8h 45m
CHF 83–135
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)MUC - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
6h 18m
CHF 124–292
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)MUC - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzern
7h 8m
CHF 148–320

Ettal to Luthern by bus

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8h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 460.7 km
Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Ettal Klostergasthof to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and Munich Central Bus Station in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ettal Klostergasthof to Luzern via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Pasing, Lindau-Reutin, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 8h 45m.

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