Train Luthern to Cologne from €171 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Luthern and Cologne takes 6h 3m 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.

6h 3m
Duration: 586 km
Distance: €171
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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5h 50m

€128–267

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 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

3:54 PM → 9:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
5:54 PM → 1:03 AM
Arrives next day
7h 9m • 1 change
9:54 PM → 5:57 AM
Arrives next day
8h 3m • 1 change
11:54 PM → 9:05 AM
Arrives next day
9h 11m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 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, April 29, 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, April 30, 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 1, 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, May 2, 2026

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
11:54 AM → 5:05 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 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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