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

The cheapest way to get from Luthern to Essen is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 11h 42m.

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 45m and costs €95 - €290.

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 Saarbrücken bus station and Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

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 59m.

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 59m and costs €80 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m 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 59m and costs €80 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 11h 42m.

Where does the Luthern to Essen bus arrive?

Luthern to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus 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 28m to drive from Luthern to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Luthern to Essen by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Trenitalia, Eurostar)

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 SBBIr27 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbf43
6h 59m
€82–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Saarbrücken bus station
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Cologne Airport CGNN11 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationN74 / ...
11h 42m
€51–98
Drive 642.5 km
1. Drive from Luthern to Essen642.5 km
5h 28m
€112–162
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
4h 45m
€96–288
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBEc / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf41 / ...
7h 19m
€90–244
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBEc / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43N
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen HbfRe
10h 11m
€137–309
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen Hbf
5h 16m
€101–277
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
5h 29m
€131–305

Luthern to Essen by train

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Distance: 668.2 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luzern to Essen central train station via Saarbrücken bus station and Cologne Airport CGN in around 11h 42m.

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