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

The cheapest way to get from Luthern to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €40 - €130 and takes 11h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luthern to Essen Hbf is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Luthern and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Luthern to Essen Hbf 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 39m.

Is there a direct train between Luthern and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Luthern to Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf?

The distance between Luthern and Essen Hbf is 668 km. The road distance is 642.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Luthern to Essen Hbf without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €110 - €170.

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

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

Where do I catch the Luthern to Essen Hbf bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Luthern to Essen Hbf train from?

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

Train or bus from Luthern to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Luthern to Essen Hbf is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €110 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €130 and takes 11h 39m.

Where does the Luthern to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Luthern and Essen Hbf?

Essen Hbf is 1h behind Luthern. It is currently 6:04 PM in Luthern and 5:04 PM in Essen Hbf.

Where does the Luthern to Essen Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Luthern to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Luthern to Essen Hbf is 642 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Luthern to Essen Hbf.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Luthern to Essen Hbf by train (Trenitalia), 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
€112–169
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 N74 / ...
11h 39m
€43–129
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 Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
10h 16m
Drive 642.1 km
1. Drive from Luthern to Essen Hbfcar 642.1 km
5h 32m
€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 56m
€104–312
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
€113–346
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
€152–308

Luthern to Essen Hbf by train

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6h 43mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Luthern to Essen Hbf.

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Distance: 668.2 km
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Luthern, Switzerland and Essen Hbf, 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 39m.

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