Lugano to Cologne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lugano and Cologne takes 7h 56m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano 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.

7h 56m
Duration: 746 km
Distance: €201
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ec
Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...

7h 29m

€100–328

Lugano to Cologne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lugano and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 7h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:30 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 35m • 2 changes
2:02 PM → 9:05 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
4:02 PM → 11:10 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
8:02 PM → 6:04 AM
Arrives next day
10h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:02 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
10:02 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
12:02 PM → 7:05 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
12:30 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
10:02 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
12:02 PM → 7:05 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
10:02 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
12:02 PM → 7:05 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
10:02 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
12:02 PM → 7:05 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
10:02 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
12:02 PM → 7:05 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
10:02 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
12:02 PM → 7:05 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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