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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Luthern is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Luthern is to fly and train which takes 4h 37m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Luthern?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Leuven Lüdenscheid and arriving at Luzern via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Luthern?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Luzern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Leuven to Luthern?

The distance between Leuven and Luthern is 569 km. The road distance is 622.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Luthern without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 12m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 380.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Leuven to Luthern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Luthern bus from?

Leuven to Luthern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Luthern train from?

Leuven to Luthern train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train or bus from Leuven to Luthern?

The best way to get from Leuven to Luthern is to train via Paris which takes 8h 12m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 26m.

Where does the Leuven to Luthern bus arrive?

Leuven to Luthern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.

Where does the Leuven to Luthern train arrive?

Leuven to Luthern train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Luthern?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Luthern is 622 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Leuven to Luthern.

Where can I stay near Luthern?

There are 577+ hotels available in Luthern.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Leuven to Luthern by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRU - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
4h 37m
CHF 103–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to LuzernN846
11h 26m
CHF 38–73
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
2. Take the train from Paris Est to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernEc / ...
8h 12m
CHF 152–375
Drive 622.3 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Luthern622.3 km
6h 29m
CHF 102–147
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LUX - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
7h 6m
CHF 120–334
Train
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-GuilleminsIc / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LuxembourgIc
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Mulhouse VilleTgv
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernEc / ...
9h 43m
CHF 114–232
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernIr27 / ...
12h 17m

Leuven to Luthern by train and foot

139Weekly Services

8h 12mAverage Duration

CHF 152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 568.7 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Luthern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Louvain to Luzern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Luzern 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 35–70 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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