The average train between Luzern station and Cologne takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Luzern 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Luzern station and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Luzern station is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Luzern 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.
No, there is no direct train from Luzern station station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Luzern station and arriving at Cologne station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Luzern station to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Luzern station to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Luzern station to Cologne train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Luzern station and Cologne is 443.2 km. The road distance is 585 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 33m.