Train Cologne to Lugano from CHF 184 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Lugano takes 7h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

7h 44m

Duration

746 km

Distance

CHF 184

Average price

Every 4 hours

Frequency

Cologne to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Lugano at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

2:54 PM → 9:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
4:54 PM → 11:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
11:42 PM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
10h 16m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
4:54 PM → 11:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
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