Lucerne to Essen train

Travel between Lucerne, Switzerland and Essen, Germany by train is: Unrestricted.

What is the status of international entry into Germany from Switzerland?

International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Germany from Lucerne?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Essen, Germany?

When traveling in Germany, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 2/21/23. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your train to Essen from Lucerne before traveling.

The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Essen to Lucerne is: Unrestricted

Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Switzerland from Germany?

Reentry to Switzerland is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Essen?

What are the requirements?

• There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Lucerne, Switzerland?

The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask: Regional advice

Last checked on 2/21/23. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Lucerne from Essen here.

Omio customers have found the cheapest trains from Lucerne to Essen to cost as little as $23 (€20)  in the next 7 days.

In the next 7 days you can expect to pay on average $51 (€45)  for a train ticket to Essen from Lucerne.

The Lucerne to Essen train distance is approximately 309 miles (498 km).

On average the Lucerne to Essen train time is 6 h 4 min  covering the 309 miles (498 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.

When taking a train from Lucerne, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Luzern Bhf, Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido and Luzern Allmend/Messe. When you arrive in Essen, your train can arrive in train stations including Essen Hbf, Essen-Eiberg and Essen-Altenessen.

Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Luzern Bhf   to Essen Hbf.

The most popular departure train station with passengers for this journey, called Luzern Bhf, is located 0.3 miles (478 m) from the city center of Lucerne.

The most popular arrival train station, Essen Hbf, is located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city center of Essen.

If you're looking for trains from Lucerne to Essen, you can rely on Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection to get you to Essen. It's also good to check out all possible train providers for the Lucerne to Essen journey to see if there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The price of a one way train ticket from Lucerne to Essen is on average $51 (€45) if you book within the next 7 days. But we recommend booking tickets before your planned travel date to find the best prices for trains from all possible train providers offering this route. In general, you can find train tickets to Essen from Lucerne available a few months in advance.