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

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Luthern is to drive which costs SFr 90 - SFr 140 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kassel to Luthern is to train and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 350.

Is there a direct train between Kassel and Luthern?

No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and arriving at Luzern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Kassel to Luthern?

The distance between Kassel and Luthern is 615 km. The road distance is 586.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kassel to Luthern without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Kassel to Luthern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Luthern bus from?

Kassel to Luthern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kassel station.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Luthern train from?

Kassel to Luthern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Train or bus from Kassel to Luthern?

The best way to get from Kassel to Luthern is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Kassel to Luthern bus arrive?

Kassel to Luthern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Kassel to Luthern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kassel to Luthern?

Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Luthern is 587 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Kassel to Luthern.

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

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Where can I stay near Luthern?

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Kassel to Luthern - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Kassel and Luthern?

No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB and Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

There are 9 ways to get from Kassel to Luthern by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
6h 12m
CHF 121–256
Drive 586.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kassel to Lutherncar 586.7 km
4h 56m
CHF 92–133
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Frankfurt central train stationbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Zürich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus
10h 2m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 46m
CHF 125–342
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Zürich HBtrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
8h 8m
CHF 186–499
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
5h 42m
CHF 188–427
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hannover Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 9m
CHF 145–433
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 23m
CHF 188–463
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 37m
CHF 131–381

Kassel to Luthern by train

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Distance: 615 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Luzern via Basel SBB in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kassel to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB and Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai in around 10h 2m.

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