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

The cheapest way to get from Kulmbach to Luthern is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 10h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kulmbach to Luthern is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 130.

Is there a direct bus between Kulmbach and Luthern?

No, there is no direct bus from Kulmbach to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Kulmbach Bayreuther Straße and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Bayreuth central train station and Munich Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Kulmbach and Luthern?

No, there is no direct train from Kulmbach to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Kulmbach and arriving at Luzern via Lichtenfels, Nürnberg Hbf, Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

How far is it from Kulmbach to Luthern?

The distance between Kulmbach and Luthern is 771 km. The road distance is 523.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kulmbach to Luthern without a car is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Kulmbach to Luthern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kulmbach to Luthern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kulmbach to Luthern train from?

Kulmbach to Luthern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Lichtenfels station.

Train or bus from Kulmbach to Luthern?

The best way to get from Kulmbach to Luthern is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 10h 16m.

Where does the Kulmbach to Luthern bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kulmbach to Luthern train arrive?

Kulmbach to Luthern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kulmbach to Luthern?

Yes, the driving distance between Kulmbach to Luthern is 524 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Kulmbach to Luthern.

Where can I stay near Luthern?

There are 582+ hotels available in Luthern.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Kulmbach to Luthern by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lichtenfels to Nürnberg Hbf
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt41 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBB20 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernEc / ...
9h 52m
CHF 101–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bayreuth central train station to Munich central bus station034 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Lucerne LandenbergstrasseRegioJet 22
10h 16m
CHF 35–53
Drive 523.6 km
1. Drive from Kulmbach to Luthern523.6 km
5h 31m
CHF 86–124
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Lichtenfels to Nürnberg Hbf
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)NUE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
8h 11m
CHF 139–340
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Lichtenfels to Hauptbahnhof61
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausen87
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich HBS24 / ...
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuzernIr / ...
10h 4m
CHF 106–183
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg HbfSev
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Lindau, Reutin BahnhofRe7
3. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to St. Gallen(Ch)Ec
4. Take the train from St. Gallen to LuzernVae
12h
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lichtenfels to Nürnberg Hbf
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)MUC - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
7h 17m
CHF 154–370
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Lichtenfels to Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
8h 2m
CHF 169–359

Kulmbach to Luthern by train

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Distance: 771.1 km
Duration: 9h 52m

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

You can take a train from Kulmbach to Luzern via Lichtenfels, Nürnberg Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kulmbach Bayreuther Straße to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Bayreuth, Goethestraße, Bayreuth central train station, and Munich Central Bus Station in around 10h 16m.

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