Cologne to Lugano Trains

Cologne to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Lugano takes 7h 41m 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 41m
Duration: 746 km
Distance: CHF 208
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

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

7h 48m

CHF 98–311

Cologne to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Lugano at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:54 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
2:54 PM → 9:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
4:54 PM → 11:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
11:54 PM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
10h 4m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 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, October 28, 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 Thursday, October 29, 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 Friday, October 30, 2026

12:00 AM → 9:58 AM
9h 58m • 1 change
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
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 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, November 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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