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Cologne to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Lugano takes 7h 50m 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 50m
Duration
746 km
Distance
CHF 184
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 Luganotrain train Ic21 / ...
7h 48m
CHF 67–437

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 11:58 PM which arrives into Lugano at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 745.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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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