Lucerne Station to Cologne Trains

Lucerne Station to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lucerne Station and Cologne takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne Station to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 1m
Duration: 585 km
Distance: €166
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best

Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...

5h 26m

€117–242

Lucerne Station to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lucerne Station and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne Station is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

5:54 PM → 11:10 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
11:54 PM → 8:29 AM
Arrives next day
8h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:29 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

12:47 AM → 8:29 AM
7h 42m • 2 changes
4:54 AM → 10:29 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

4:54 AM → 12:29 PM
7h 35m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 5:48 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:29 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:29 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:29 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lucerne Station to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Lucerne Station to Cologne trains

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Train via Mannheim

Lucerne Station to Cologne train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

5:54 PM → 11:10 PM

11:54 PM → 8:29 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:29 AM

6:54 AM → 12:29 PM

8:54 AM → 2:29 PM

10:54 AM → 4:29 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

12:47 AM → 8:29 AM

4:54 AM → 10:29 AM

6:54 AM → 12:29 PM

8:54 AM → 2:29 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

4:54 AM → 12:29 PM

8:54 AM → 2:29 PM

10:54 AM → 4:29 PM

11:54 AM → 5:48 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:29 AM

6:54 AM → 12:29 PM

8:54 AM → 2:29 PM

10:54 AM → 4:29 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:29 AM

6:54 AM → 12:29 PM

8:54 AM → 2:29 PM

10:54 AM → 4:29 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:29 AM

6:54 AM → 12:29 PM

8:54 AM → 2:29 PM

10:54 AM → 4:29 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Luzern to Basel SBB

Train from Luzern to Basel SBB

Train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf

Train from Luzern to Zürich HB

Train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbf

Where to next?

Train trips from Lucerne Station

Train trips to Cologne

Alternative transport options

11:54 PM → 8:29 AM
Arrives next day