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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lungern is to night train and train which costs SFr 65 - SFr 210 and takes 10h 49m.

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 24m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 370.

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 7h 1m.

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 7h 1m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m 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 7h 1m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 14m.

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 28m to drive from Cologne to Lungern.

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

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Where can I stay near 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 / ...
7h 1m
CHF 94–262
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 49m
CHF 66–204
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 : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
10h 14m
Drive 618 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lungerncar 618 km
5h 28m
CHF 98–142
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 17m
CHF 111–262
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 24m
CHF 128–363
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 57m
CHF 104–283
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 23m
CHF 111–314
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 19m
CHF 185–438

Cologne to Lungern by train

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Distance: 620.2 km
Duration: 7h 1m

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 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Lungern via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Lucerne Landenbergstrasse, and Luzern in around 10h 14m.

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