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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Essen is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Essen is to train and fly which takes 4h 54m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Essen central train station via Saarbrücken bus station and Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Essen?

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

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €130 - €390.

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

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

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Essen?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Essen is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €130 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 36m.

Where does the Lucerne to Essen bus arrive?

Lucerne to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Where does the Lucerne to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Essen?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lucerne to Essen?

Book your Lucerne to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Lucerne to Essen by train, bus, 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 Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
6h 43m
€133–387
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Saarbrücken bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 011
3. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus N79 / ...
11h 36m
€48–84
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain N7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Süd Strain S6
10h 31m
Drive 642.5 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Essencar 642.5 km
5h 33m
€114–164
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 54m
€106–293
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 Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 24m
€115–338
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(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 27m
€163–469

Lucerne to Essen by train

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6h 43mAverage Duration

€133Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lucerne to Essen.

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Distance: 668.1 km
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Lucerne, 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 Saarbrücken bus station and Cologne Airport CGN in around 11h 36m.

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