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

The cheapest way to get from Luthern to Essen is to train which costs €65 - €190 and takes 6h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luthern to Essen is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €95 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Luthern and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Luthern to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Essen central train station via Basel, Bahnhof and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Luthern and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Luthern to Essen. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Essen Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Luthern to Essen?

The distance between Luthern and Essen is 668 km. The road distance is 642.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Luthern to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €65 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Luthern to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luthern to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Luthern to Essen train from?

Luthern to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Luthern to Essen?

The best way to get from Luthern to Essen is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Luthern to Essen bus arrive?

Luthern to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Luthern to Essen train arrive?

Luthern to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Luthern to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Luthern to Essen is 643 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Luthern to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Luthern to Essen by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
6h 43m
€66–189
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Basel SBBbus N401 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 5m
Drive 642.5 km
1. Drive from Luthern to Essencar 642.5 km
5h 33m
€110–159
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
4h 56m
€95–276
Train via Oberhausen Hbf
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oberhausen Hbftrain 43N
9h 45m
€101–220
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 28m
€99–310
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 10m
€125–288

Luthern to Essen by train

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Distance: 667.8 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Essen Hbf via Basel SBB in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luzern to Essen central train station via Basel SBB, Basel, Bahnhof, and Düsseldorf central bus station in around 10h 5m.

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