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

The cheapest way to get from Lungern to Cologne is to bus which costs €95 - €130 and takes 15h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lungern to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs €140 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Lungern and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Lungern to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lungern and arriving at Köln Hbf via Luzern and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Lungern to Cologne?

The distance between Lungern and Cologne is 620 km. The road distance is 618.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lungern to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €70 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Lungern to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lungern to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Lungern to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lungern to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €70 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €130 and takes 15h 19m.

Where does the Lungern to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lungern to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lungern to Cologne is 618 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Lungern to Cologne.

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

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Lungern to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lungern to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 Luzern to Basel SBBIr27 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
7h 16m
€73–243
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luthern to Zurich
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to LeverkusenN11
15h 19m
€97–128
Drive 618.1 km
1. Drive from Lungern to Cologne618.1 km
5h 27m
€108–156
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lungern to Luzern
2. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HB
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
5h 29m
€111–279
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBIr27 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf43
7h 17m
€93–223
Train via Lungern
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBIr27 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43N
10h 9m
€148–263
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Lungern to Luzern
2. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HB
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 12m
€140–327
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lungern to Luzern
2. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HB
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 15m
€114–320
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
7h 3m
€184–458

Lungern to Cologne by train

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7h 16mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 620.2 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a train from Lungern to Köln Hbf via Luzern and Basel SBB in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lungern to Köln Heumarkt via Luzern, Luthern, Zurich Bus Station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 15h 19m.

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