Cologne to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Lucerne takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Lucerne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 29m
Duration: 586 km
Distance: CHF 158
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...

5h 33m

CHF 113–214

Cologne to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:54 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
5h 11m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 6:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 6:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:12 AM → 8:05 AM
7h 53m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:12 AM → 7:05 AM
7h 53m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 6:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 6:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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