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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Luthern is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 13h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Luthern is to train and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Luthern?

No, there is no direct bus from Gelsenkirchen to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen and arriving at Luzern via Dortmund central bus station and Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Luthern?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Luzern via Essen Hbf and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Luthern?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Luthern is 678 km. The road distance is 652 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Luthern without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Luthern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Luthern bus from?

Gelsenkirchen to Luthern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Luthern train from?

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

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Luthern?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Luthern is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 13h 5m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Luthern bus arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Luthern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Luthern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Luthern?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Luthern is 652 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Luthern.

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

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

Book your Gelsenkirchen to Luthern bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Luthern?

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Gelsenkirchen to Luthern - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train

There are 8 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen 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 / ...
7h 35m
CHF 68–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Zurich Bus StationN07
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to LuzernN401 / ...
13h 5m
CHF 37–71
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Oberhausen Hbf to Zuerich HbNj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuzernIr70 / ...
11h 16m
CHF 70–366
Drive 652 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Luthern652 km
5h 36m
CHF 106–153
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
4h 55m
CHF 90–239
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
5h 11m
CHF 125–302
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Duisburg 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 30m
CHF 93–295
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
6h 6m
CHF 164–390

Gelsenkirchen to Luthern by train

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7h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 678.1 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Luzern via Essen Hbf and Basel SBB in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gelsenkirchen to Luzern via Dortmund central bus station and Zurich Bus Station in around 13h 5m.

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