What is the cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen?

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen?

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Zurich Bus Station and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Lucerne and Gelsenkirchen is 675 km. The road distance is 652.2 km.

How do I travel from Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen without a car?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €130 - €470.

How long does it take to get from Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen?

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €130 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 26m.

Where does the Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen is 652 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen.

How do I get a train ticket from Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen?

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43
6h 51m
€132–466
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N07
13h 26m
€56–96
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain N7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus
3. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re
10h 15m
Drive 652.2 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Gelsenkirchencar 652.2 km
5h 39m
€114–165
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
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
5h 4m
€91–242
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 Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 13m
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 Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 19m
€137–389

Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 674.9 km
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Luzern to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Basel SBB in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Zurich Bus Station, Dortmund central bus station, and Dortmund Hbf in around 13h 26m.

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