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 - €70 and takes 10h 55m.

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 14m and costs €110 - €310.

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 55m.

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 and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

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 via Mannheim which takes 5h 47m and costs €65 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m 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 via Mannheim which takes 5h 47m and costs €65 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 55m.

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 3m 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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 47m
€69–309
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N846
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Leverkusenbus N11
10h 55m
€40–68
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ir27 / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h
€68–342
Drive 583.6 km
1. Drive from Luthern to Colognecar 583.6 km
5h 3m
€101–145
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ir27 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 59m
€56–219
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4h 21m
€89–247
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 14m
€116–305
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 22m
€101–261
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
6h 2m
€165–399

Luthern to Cologne by train

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5h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 585.4 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Köln Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luzern to Köln Heumarkt via Saarbrücken bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 10h 55m.

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