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Cologne to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Lugano takes 10h 4m and the fastest train takes 10h 2m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Cologne to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 4m
Duration
746 km
Distance
CHF 183
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Cologne to Lugano train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Cologne and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 11:53 PM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Lugano at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 745.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 4m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lugano via Basel SBB in around 7h 48m.

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