Train Lugano to Cologne from €206 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Lugano and Cologne takes 7h 54m 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 54m
Duration: 746 km
Distance: €206
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
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7h 42m

€115–471

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 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 5m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 7:05 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 5m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 7:05 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

8:02 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 7:05 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
2:02 PM → 9:05 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 5m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 7:05 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 5m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 7:05 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 5m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 7:05 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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

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