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

The cheapest way to get from Luthern to Kassel is to drive which costs €100 - €150 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luthern to Kassel is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Luthern and Kassel?

No, there is no direct bus from Luthern to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and arriving at Kassel via Zürich Bus Station and Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Luthern and Kassel?

No, there is no direct train from Luthern to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Kassel Am Stern via Basel SBB and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Luthern to Kassel?

The distance between Luthern and Kassel is 619 km. The road distance is 587.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Luthern to Kassel without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €120 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Luthern to Kassel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luthern to Kassel bus from?

Luthern to Kassel bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Luthern to Kassel train from?

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

Train or bus from Luthern to Kassel?

The best way to get from Luthern to Kassel is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €120 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 17m.

Where does the Luthern to Kassel bus arrive?

Luthern to Kassel bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Luthern to Kassel train arrive?

Luthern to Kassel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Luthern to Kassel?

Yes, the driving distance between Luthern to Kassel is 587 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Luthern to Kassel.

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

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Where can I stay near Kassel?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Luthern to Kassel 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 Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
6h 34m
€127–321
Drive 587.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Luthern to Kasselcar 587.3 km
4h 55m
€102–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kasselbus
10h 17m
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 Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
6h 18m
€135–320
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain N7 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Frankfurttrain Ec
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 14m
€214–543
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
6h 28m
€146–450
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
6h 37m
€188–503
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 Duesseldorf Flughafen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
8h 39m
€145–388

Luthern to Kassel by train and tram

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6h 34mAverage Duration

€127Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Luthern to Kassel.

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Distance: 618.9 km
Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Kassel Am Stern via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Kassel via Zürich Bus Station and Frankfurt central train station in around 10h 17m.

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