Cologne to Lugano Trains

Cologne to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Lugano takes 7h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 44m
Duration: 746 km
Distance: CHF 198
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...

7h 48m

CHF 95–294

Cologne to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Lugano at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:54 PM → 11:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
11:11 PM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
10h 47m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
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