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Lugano to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lugano and Cologne takes 9h 18m and the fastest train takes 7h 8m. 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.

9h 18m
Duration
744 km
Distance
€201
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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  1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain train Ec
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
7h 25m
€105–602

Lugano to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 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 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 744.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Lugano to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 25m.

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