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 45 - SFr 95 and takes 10h 18m.

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 110 - SFr 280.

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 32m.

How far is it from Cologne to Luthern?

The distance between Cologne and Luthern is 585 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 32m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Cologne to Luthern, including transfers.

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 32m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 95 and takes 10h 18m.

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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Where can I stay near Luthern?

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Cologne to Luthern - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 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 SBB43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernIr27 / ...
5h 32m
CHF 59–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Saarbrücken bus stationN11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to LuzernN846
10h 18m
CHF 47–91
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 64–310
Drive 583.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Luthern583.1 km
5h 1m
CHF 94–136
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 / ...
5h 55m
CHF 69–287
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 56m
CHF 113–278
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 24m
CHF 87–226
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 87–272
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 50m
CHF 158–366
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
6h 19m
CHF 126–291

Cologne to Luthern by train

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5h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 585.4 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Luzern via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and Saarbrücken bus station in around 10h 18m.

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