What is the cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Essen Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Essen Hbf is to train and bus which costs €75 - €160 and takes 13h.

What is the fastest way to get from Lucerne to Essen Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Essen Hbf is to train and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs €90 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and arriving at Südviertel, Essen via Zürich Bus Station and Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Essen Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Lucerne and Essen Hbf is 668 km. The road distance is 642.1 km.

How do I travel from Lucerne to Essen Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Essen Hbf without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €130 - €460.

How long does it take to get from Lucerne to Essen Hbf?

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Lucerne to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Essen Hbf bus from?

Lucerne to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Essen Hbf train from?

Lucerne to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Lucerne to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Essen Hbf is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €130 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 47m.

Where does the Lucerne to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

Lucerne to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Lucerne to Essen Hbf train arrive?

Lucerne to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Lucerne to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Essen Hbf is 642 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Lucerne to Essen Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Lucerne to Essen Hbf?

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Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

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Lucerne to Essen Hbf - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Lucerne to Essen Hbf by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
6h 43m
€132–456
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain N7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leverkusenbus
3. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen Hbftrain Re
13h
€79–154
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus
3. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus
10h 47m
Drive 642.1 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Essen Hbfcar 642.1 km
5h 32m
€113–163
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 1m
€90–237
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 38m
€94–255
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 7m
€132–379

Lucerne to Essen Hbf by train

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Distance: 668.2 km
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Essen Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Luzern to Essen Hbf via Basel SBB in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Südviertel, Essen via Zürich Bus Station, Köln, Koeln Hbf, Koeln-Ehrenfeld, and Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis in around 10h 47m.

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