The average train between Lugano and Cologne takes 9h 36m and the fastest train takes 7h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Lugano and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Cologne station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
Lugano to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Lugano to Cologne train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lugano and Cologne is 567.1 km. The road distance is 744 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 22m.