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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lucerne is to night train and train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 190 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lucerne is to train and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 380.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Luzern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lucerne?

The distance between Cologne and Lucerne is 586 km. The road distance is 583.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Cologne to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lucerne bus from?

Cologne to Lucerne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lucerne train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lucerne is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Cologne to Lucerne bus arrive?

Cologne to Lucerne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Cologne to Lucerne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lucerne is 583 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Cologne to Lucerne.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Lucerne 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 SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
5h 33m
CHF 115–315
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 / ...
9h 10m
CHF 52–182
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 / ...
8h 40m
Drive 583.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lucernecar 583.1 km
5h 1m
CHF 95–138
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 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
5h 42m
CHF 96–316
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
3h 56m
CHF 123–376
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
4h 31m
CHF 89–263
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
4h 56m
CHF 101–284
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
4h 51m
CHF 160–441

Cologne to Lucerne by train

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5h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 585.5 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Luzern via Basel SBB in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai in around 8h 40m.

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