Train Luthern to Cologne from €172 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Luthern and Cologne takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Luthern 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.

5h 55m
Duration: 586 km
Distance: €172
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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5h 50m

€123–268

Luthern to Cologne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Luthern and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Luthern is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

4:54 PM → 11:10 PM
6h 16m • 1 change
11:54 PM → 9:05 AM
Arrives next day
9h 11m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 18, 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 Tuesday, May 19, 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, May 20, 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, May 21, 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, May 22, 2026

4:54 AM → 11:05 AM
6h 11m • 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, May 23, 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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Frequently asked questions

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