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

The cheapest way to get from Luthern to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 12h 13m.

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 28m and costs €110 - €290.

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 via Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

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 5h 50m.

How far is it from Luthern to Cologne?

The distance between Luthern and Cologne is 586 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 5h 50m and costs €65 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m 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 5h 50m and costs €65 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Luthern to Cologne bus arrive?

Luthern to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich 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 4m 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, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Luthern 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 SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 50m
€66–219
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir75 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
12h 13m
€48–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N401 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 35m
Drive 583.6 km
1. Drive from Luthern to Colognecar 583.6 km
5h 4m
€100–144
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 33m
€84–250
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 43
5h 53m
€61–209
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 28m
€116–283
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 24m
€94–282
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 52m
€165–409

Luthern to Cologne by train

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Distance: 585.7 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luzern to Köln via Zürich Bus Station in around 8h 35m.

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