What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lungern?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lungern is to drive which costs SFr 95 - SFr 150 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Lungern?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lungern is to train and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Lungern?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lungern. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Lungern via Basel SBB and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lungern?

The distance between Cologne and Lungern is 620 km. The road distance is 618 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Lungern without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lungern without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 250.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Lungern?

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Cologne to Lungern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lungern train from?

Cologne to Lungern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Lungern?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lungern is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Cologne to Lungern train arrive?

Cologne to Lungern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Lungern?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lungern is 618 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Cologne to Lungern.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Lungern?

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Cologne to Lungern - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Lungern by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
6h 57m
CHF 92–246
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
10h 36m
CHF 73–319
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus RegioJet 22
10h 12m
Drive 618 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lungerncar 618 km
5h 29m
CHF 99–142
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
7h 12m
CHF 107–249
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4. Take the train from Luzern to Lungerntrain
5h 22m
CHF 132–328
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
3. Take the train from Luzern to Lungerntrain
5h 50m
CHF 92–272
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4. Take the train from Luzern to Lungerntrain
6h 20m
CHF 105–281
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 15m
CHF 185–393

Cologne to Lungern by train

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Distance: 620.2 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lungern via Basel SBB and Luzern in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Lungern via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Lucerne Landenbergstrasse, and Luzern in around 10h 12m.

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