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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Luthern 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 Luthern?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Luthern is to train and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 350.

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 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 Luthern?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Luthern. 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 Luthern?

The distance between Cologne and Luthern is 586 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 which takes 5h 33m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m 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 GrandBus, depart from Köln 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 Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Luthern?

The best way to get from Cologne to Luthern is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Cologne to Luthern bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Luthern train arrive?

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

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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 / ...
5h 33m
CHF 80–242
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 52–184
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 Lutherncar 583.1 km
5h 1m
CHF 94–135
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 / ...
5h 49m
CHF 95–250
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 123–342
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 29m
CHF 89–261
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 55m
CHF 96–292
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 160–417

Cologne to Luthern by train

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Distance: 585.7 km
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Luthern, 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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