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Essen to Lucerne Train Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Essen to Lucerne?
There are usually 2 daily bus trips available from Essen to Lucerne.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$57.28 | Avg. Price$54.42 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration15h 32m | Duration18h 16m |
Trip Summary
There is usually just one train option from Essen to Lucerne per day. The average train journey from Essen to Lucerne takes 18 hours and 16 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
| Distance | 310 mi (499 km) |
| Fastest train | 18h 16m |
| Lowest price | $54.42 |
| Most frequent service | FlixTrain |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Lucerne?
FlixTrain is the one and only train line which connects Essen to Lucerne. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixTrain | 1 | 18h 16m | $63.79 |
Part of the FlixBus family, FlixTrain launched in 2018 to offer affordable and sustainable train travel in Germany. Its trains provide Wi-Fi, power outlets, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and access to an entertainment portal full of movies, games, and music. In addition, each passenger gets a guaranteed seat, so you don't have to worry about standing in any aisles. FlixTrain operates 1 daily trips to Lucerne from Essen. The train usually departs from Essen Hbf in Essen and arrives at Landenbergstrasse 41 in Lucerne after about 18 hours and 16 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Essen to Lucerne
The distance between Essen and Lucerne is approximately 310 miles, or 499 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 18 hours and 16 minutes,
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Essen to Lucerne tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Essen at 5:00pm and arrives in Lucerne around 18 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Lucerne to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main departure station: Essen Hbf
There is one train station in Essen.
All train stations in Essen:
Essen Hbf
Where is the train station in Lucerne?
Main arrival station: Landenbergstrasse 41
Lucerne has one train station.
All train stations in Lucerne:
Landenbergstrasse 41
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