Lucerne to Cologne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lucerne and Cologne takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne 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
Duration: 585 km
Distance: €171
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

€123–247

Lucerne to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lucerne and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne 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. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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

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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Departing Thursday, October 15, 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 Friday, October 16, 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 17, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lucerne 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.

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Train via Mannheim

Lucerne to Cologne train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:54 PM → 8:29 AMArrives next day

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

Departing Thursday, October 15, 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 Friday, October 16, 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 17, 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

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Lucerne, 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 to Cologne

Alternative transport options

11:54 PM → 8:29 AM
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