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Cologne to Lake Lucerne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Lake Lucerne takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Lake Lucerne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 11m
Duration
587 km
Distance
CHF 163
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train Ic21 / ...
5h 37m
CHF 117–415

Cologne to Lake Lucerne train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Lake Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Lake Lucerne at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Lake Lucerne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 586.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Luzern, Werkhofstrasse via Basel SBB, Luzern, and Luzern, Bundesplatz in around 5h 37m.

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