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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Luthern is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Luthern is to train and fly which takes 3h 51m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Luthern?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Luzern via Leverkusen and Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Luthern?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Luzern via Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Cologne to Luthern?

The distance between Cologne and Luthern is 602 km. The road distance is 583.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Luthern without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 23m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Cologne to Luthern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Luthern bus from?

Cologne to Luthern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Luthern train from?

Cologne to Luthern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Luthern?

The best way to get from Cologne to Luthern is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 23m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Cologne to Luthern bus arrive?

Cologne to Luthern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Where does the Cologne to Luthern train arrive?

Cologne to Luthern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Luthern?

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

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Luthern 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt41
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBB20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernEc / ...
6h 23m
CHF 83–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Saarbrücken bus stationN11
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to LuzernN846
11h 20m
CHF 38–70
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich HbNj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuzernIr70 / ...
9h 10m
CHF 65–309
Drive 583.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Luthern583.1 km
5h 1m
CHF 95–138
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HBNightjet
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuzernIr70 / ...
9h 14m
CHF 106–338
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
3h 51m
CHF 119–278
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
4h 26m
CHF 88–226
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
5h 3m
CHF 88–272
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
4h 45m
CHF 158–376

Cologne to Luthern by train

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6h 23mAverage Duration

CHF 83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 601.7 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Luzern via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Luzern via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, and Saarbrücken bus station in around 11h 20m.

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