Lugano to Cologne Trains

Lugano to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lugano and Cologne takes 8h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 46m. 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.

8h 57m
Duration: 744 km
Distance: €206
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best

Take the train from Lugano 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 / ...

7h 18m

€110–313

Lugano to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 27m • 2 changes
10:02 AM → 5:48 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
12:30 PM → 8:29 PM
7h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 27m • 2 changes
10:02 AM → 5:48 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
12:30 PM → 8:29 PM
7h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 27m • 2 changes
10:02 AM → 5:48 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
12:30 PM → 8:29 PM
7h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 27m • 2 changes
10:02 AM → 5:48 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
12:30 PM → 8:29 PM
7h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 27m • 2 changes
10:02 AM → 5:48 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
12:30 PM → 8:29 PM
7h 59m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:02 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 27m • 2 changes
10:02 AM → 5:48 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
12:30 PM → 8:29 PM
7h 59m • 2 changes
10:02 PM → 12:29 PM
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14h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 27m • 2 changes
10:02 AM → 5:48 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
12:30 PM → 8:29 PM
7h 59m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lugano 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

Lugano to Cologne train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:29 PM

8:02 AM → 4:29 PM

10:02 AM → 5:48 PM

12:30 PM → 8:29 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:29 PM

8:02 AM → 4:29 PM

10:02 AM → 5:48 PM

12:30 PM → 8:29 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:29 PM

8:02 AM → 4:29 PM

10:02 AM → 5:48 PM

12:30 PM → 8:29 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:29 PM

8:02 AM → 4:29 PM

10:02 AM → 5:48 PM

12:30 PM → 8:29 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:29 PM

8:02 AM → 4:29 PM

10:02 AM → 5:48 PM

12:30 PM → 8:29 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:02 AM → 4:29 PM

10:02 AM → 5:48 PM

12:30 PM → 8:29 PM

10:02 PM → 12:29 PMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:29 PM

8:02 AM → 4:29 PM

10:02 AM → 5:48 PM

12:30 PM → 8:29 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Cologne, Germany?

Train from Lugano to Basel SBB

Train from Lugano to Basel SBB

Train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf

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Train trips from Lugano

Train trips to Cologne

Alternative transport options

10:02 PM → 12:29 PM
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