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

The cheapest way to get from Luthern to Paderborn is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 13h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luthern to Paderborn is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs €110 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Luthern and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct bus from Luthern to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Paderborn via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Luthern and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct train from Luthern to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Paderborn Hbf via Basel SBB and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Luthern to Paderborn?

The distance between Luthern and Paderborn is 719 km. The road distance is 633.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Luthern to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs €75 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Luthern to Paderborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luthern to Paderborn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Luthern to Paderborn train from?

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

Train or bus from Luthern to Paderborn?

The best way to get from Luthern to Paderborn is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 13h 40m.

Where does the Luthern to Paderborn bus arrive?

Luthern to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Luthern to Paderborn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Luthern to Paderborn?

Yes, the driving distance between Luthern to Paderborn is 633 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Luthern to Paderborn.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Paderborn?

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Luthern to Paderborn - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Luthern to Paderborn by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, 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 SBBEc / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe20 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn HbfRe
8h 7m
€79–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Frankfurt central train stationN33
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to PaderbornN110
13h 40m
€50–92
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBIr / ...
2. Take the night train from Zürich HB to GöttingenNj
3. Take the train from Göttingen to Paderborn Hbf
12h 15m
€242–416
Drive 633.1 km
1. Drive from Luthern to Paderborn633.1 km
5h 54m
€110–159
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Langenhagen Flughafen to Paderborn Hbf
7h 2m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
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 Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
4. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbf
6h 35m
€137–315
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Paderborn Hbf
7h 6m
€114–278
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
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 Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
4. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbf
7h 27m
€123–357
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
4. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbf
8h 23m
€181–439

Luthern to Paderborn by train

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8h 7mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 719.4 km
Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Paderborn Hbf via Basel SBB and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luzern to Paderborn via Frankfurt central train station in around 13h 40m.

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