Train Lucerne to Cologne from €191 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Lucerne and Cologne takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 1m
Duration: 586 km
Distance: €191
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Basel

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Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...

5h 46m

€123–597

Lucerne to Cologne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lucerne and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, June 22, 2026

3:54 PM → 9:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
5:54 PM → 12:30 AM
Arrives next day
6h 36m • 1 change
9:54 PM → 5:55 AM
Arrives next day
8h 1m • 1 change
10:54 PM → 9:05 AM
Arrives next day
10h 11m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, June 23, 2026

5:30 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 35m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 5:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 24, 2026

5:30 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 35m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 5:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 25, 2026

5:30 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 35m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 5:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, June 26, 2026

5:30 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 35m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 5:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, June 27, 2026

12:47 AM → 9:05 AM
8h 18m • 1 change
5:54 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, June 28, 2026

12:47 AM → 9:05 AM
8h 18m • 1 change
4:54 AM → 11:05 AM
6h 11m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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