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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Cologne is to drive which costs €100 - €150 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs €80 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and arriving at Köln via Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Cologne?

The distance between Lucerne and Cologne is 585 km. The road distance is 583.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 38m and costs €110 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Lucerne to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Cologne bus from?

Lucerne to Cologne bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Cologne train from?

Lucerne to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Lucerne to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 38m and costs €110 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Lucerne to Cologne bus arrive?

Lucerne to Cologne bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Lucerne to Cologne train arrive?

Lucerne to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Lucerne to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Cologne is 584 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Lucerne to Cologne.

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

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Lucerne to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Lucerne to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
5h 38m
€117–397
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4h 38m
€84–210
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 50m
Drive 583.6 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Colognecar 583.6 km
5h 4m
€103–149
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 50m
€122–597
Train #2
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir75 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
6h 54m
€230–710
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 19m
€87–231
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 18m
€127–339
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 33m
€175–472
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
3. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain
8h 18m
€139–371

Lucerne to Cologne by train

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Distance: 584.5 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Köln via Zürich Bus Station in around 8h 50m.

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