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 28m.

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 21m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 300.

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 75 - SFr 310.

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 75 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 150 and takes 13h 58m.

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernIr27 / ...
6h 57m
CHF 78–307
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Zurich Bus StationN177 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Luthern
13h 58m
CHF 106–149
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich HbNj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuzernIr70 / ...
10h 35m
CHF 79–332
Drive 618 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lungern618 km
5h 28m
CHF 100–144
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernEc / ...
7h 20m
CHF 84–314
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
4. Take the train from Luzern to Lungern
5h 21m
CHF 127–300
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
3. Take the train from Luzern to Lungern
5h 49m
CHF 102–248
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
4. Take the train from Luzern to Lungern
6h 28m
CHF 102–294
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzern
6h 16m
CHF 172–393

Cologne to Lungern by train

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6h 57mAverage Duration

CHF 78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 619.9 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 train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Lungern via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Zurich, Luthern, and Luzern in around 13h 58m.

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