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

The cheapest way to get from Luthern to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luthern to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Luthern and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Luthern to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Saarbrücken bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Luthern and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Luthern to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Köln Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Luthern to Cologne?

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

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

The best way to get from Luthern to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €55 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Luthern to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luthern to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Luthern to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Luthern to Cologne?

The best way to get from Luthern to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €55 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 58m.

Where does the Luthern to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Luthern to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Luthern to Cologne?

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

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Luthern to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBIr27 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
6h 4m
€56–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Saarbrücken bus stationN846
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to LeverkusenN11
10h 58m
€42–79
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBIr70 / ...
2. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Bonn-BeuelNj
10h 6m
€184–352
Drive 583.6 km
1. Drive from Luthern to Cologne583.6 km
5h
€102–147
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBEc / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
6h 11m
€69–309
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
4h 20m
€94–241
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
4h 2m
€126–300
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 6m
€97–293
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 Messe/Deutz Bf
5h 50m
€170–414

Luthern to Cologne by train

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Distance: 585.4 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Köln Hbf via Basel SBB in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luzern to Köln Heumarkt via Saarbrücken bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 10h 58m.

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