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

The cheapest way to get from Luthern to Gelsenkirchen is to train via Essen Hbf which costs €65 - €210 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luthern to Gelsenkirchen is to train and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €95 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Luthern and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Luthern to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Luthern to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Luthern and Gelsenkirchen is 678 km. The road distance is 652.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Luthern to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €90 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Luthern to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luthern to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Luthern to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Luthern to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €90 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 42m.

Where does the Luthern to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Luthern to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Luthern to Gelsenkirchen is 652 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Luthern to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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Luthern to Gelsenkirchen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Luthern to Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43
7h 5m
€91–199
Train via Essen Hbf
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
7h 7m
€69–210
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Basel SBBbus 1524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 42m
Drive 652.2 km
1. Drive from Luthern to Gelsenkirchencar 652.2 km
5h 39m
€112–162
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
5h 16m
€96–243
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
€100–232
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
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 Düsseldorf Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
5h 35m
€130–338
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
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 Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 37m
€102–295
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MXP - DUS
4. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
8h 24m
€84–233

Luthern to Gelsenkirchen by train

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7h 5mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Luthern to Gelsenkirchen.

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Distance: 678.5 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Basel SBB in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luzern to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Basel SBB, Basel, Bahnhof, Düsseldorf central bus station, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 10h 42m.

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