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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Luthern is to rideshare which costs SFr 3 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Luthern is to drive which takes 36 min and costs SFr 8 - SFr 13.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Luthern?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Luzern. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Luthern?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Luzern. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Zurich to Luthern?

The distance between Zurich and Luthern is 54 km. The road distance is 52.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Luthern without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs SFr 6 - SFr 29.

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

The train from Zürich HB to Luzern takes 41 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Luthern bus from?

Zurich to Luthern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Luthern train from?

Zurich to Luthern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Luthern?

The best way to get from Zurich to Luthern is to train which takes 41 min and costs SFr 6 - SFr 29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 2 - SFr 50 and takes 45 min.

Where does the Zurich to Luthern bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Luthern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Luthern?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Luthern is 52 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Zurich to Luthern.

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

Book your Zurich to Luthern train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Zurich to Luthern bus tickets online with FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Luthern?

There are 582+ hotels available in Luthern.

Can I share a ride from Zurich to Luthern?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zurich and Luthern. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Zurich to Luthern - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Luthern by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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Zurich to Luthern by train

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41 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 54.4 km
Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Luthern, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Luzern every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 16–29 and the journey takes 41 min. SBB GmbH also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Luzern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 6–9 and the journey takes 45 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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