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Cologne to Lucerne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Lucerne takes 5h 28m 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 28m
Duration
586 km
Distance
CHF 158
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train Ic21 / ...
5h 33m
CHF 115–329

Cologne to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 585.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Luzern via Basel SBB in around 5h 33m.

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