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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Luthern is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Luthern is to train and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 340.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Luthern?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Luzern. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Luthern?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Luzern via Paris Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Luthern?

The distance between Rotterdam and Luthern is 722 km. The road distance is 753.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Luthern without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 36m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Rotterdam to Luthern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Luthern bus from?

Rotterdam to Luthern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Luthern train from?

Rotterdam to Luthern train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Luthern?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Luthern is to train via Paris which takes 8h 36m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 12h.

Where does the Rotterdam to Luthern bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Luthern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Luthern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Luthern?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Luthern is 754 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Rotterdam to Luthern.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Luthern?

There are 656+ hotels available in Luthern.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam to Luthern by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, or car

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

Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 58m
CHF 136–337
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Luzernbus FlixBus N846
12h
CHF 50–90
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
8h 36m
CHF 253–494
Drive 753.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Lutherncar 753.6 km
7h 56m
CHF 122–176
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
5h 38m
CHF 128–332
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 1m
CHF 126–341
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Luzerntrain
8h 4m
CHF 175–502
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
12h 4m
CHF 80–136
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Basel SBBtrain 43N
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
13h 16m
CHF 105–348

Rotterdam to Luthern by train and foot

89Weekly Services

8h 36mAverage Duration

CHF 253Cheapest Price

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Distance: 722 km
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Luthern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Luzern via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Luzern 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 50–90 and the journey takes 12h.

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