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

The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Luthern is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 80 and takes 13h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Luthern is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct bus between Paderborn and Luthern?

No, there is no direct bus from Paderborn to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Paderborn and arriving at Luzern via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Paderborn and Luthern?

No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Luzern via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Paderborn to Luthern?

The distance between Paderborn and Luthern is 720 km. The road distance is 632.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Paderborn to Luthern without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Paderborn to Luthern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Luthern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Luthern train from?

Paderborn to Luthern train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Paderborn to Luthern?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Luthern is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 80 and takes 13h 25m.

Where does the Paderborn to Luthern bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paderborn to Luthern train arrive?

Paderborn to Luthern train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Can I drive from Paderborn to Luthern?

Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Luthern is 633 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Paderborn to Luthern.

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

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

Book your Paderborn to Luthern bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Luthern?

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Paderborn to Luthern - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Paderborn to Luthern by train, bus, night train, car, 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 Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel SBB20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernEc / ...
8h 2m
CHF 88–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Frankfurt central train stationN110
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to LuzernN33
13h 25m
CHF 45–77
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Göttingen
2. Take the night train from Goettingen to Zuerich HbNj
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuzernIr / ...
12h 23m
CHF 98–311
Drive 632.6 km
1. Drive from Paderborn to Luthern632.6 km
5h 56m
CHF 103–148
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Paderborn to Göttingen
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Luthern
8h 30m
CHF 159–210
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
6h 19m
CHF 127–289
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hannover Flughafen
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)HAJ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
6h 38m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
6h 28m
CHF 109–261
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzern
7h 13m
CHF 171–377
Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbf
2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz
3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
7h 5m
CHF 108–305

Paderborn to Luthern by train

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8h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 719.6 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Luzern via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Basel SBB in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Luzern via Frankfurt central train station in around 13h 25m.

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