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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Luthern is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 85 and takes 10h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Luthern is to fly and train which takes 4h 33m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Luthern?

No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Luzern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Mechelen to Luthern?

The distance between Mechelen and Luthern is 564 km. The road distance is 647.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen to Luthern without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 21m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 380.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Mechelen to Luthern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Luthern train from?

Mechelen to Luthern train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train or bus from Mechelen to Luthern?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Luthern is to train via Paris which takes 8h 21m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 85 and takes 10h 38m.

Where does the Mechelen to Luthern train arrive?

Mechelen to Luthern train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Mechelen to Luthern?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Luthern is 647 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Mechelen to Luthern.

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

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Where can I stay near Luthern?

There are 577+ hotels available in Luthern.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRU - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
4h 33m
CHF 98–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to LuzernN846
10h 38m
CHF 39–81
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
2. Take the train from Paris Est to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernEc / ...
8h 21m
CHF 147–373
Drive 647.4 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to Luthern647.4 km
6h 32m
CHF 105–152
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
6h 5m
CHF 137–372
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)AMS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzern
6h 45m
CHF 106–340
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to StrasbourgTgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernEc / ...
8h 57m
CHF 142–273
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernIr27 / ...
11h 30m

Mechelen to Luthern by train and foot

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8h 21mAverage Duration

CHF 147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 564.2 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and Luthern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Malines to Luzern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Luzern 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 35–75 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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