What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Lucerne to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Lucerne to Cologne is to drive which costs €100 - €150 and takes 5h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Lucerne to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Lake Lucerne to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs €80 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Lucerne and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Lucerne to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Luzern, Werkhofstrasse and arriving at Köln via Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Lucerne and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Lucerne to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Lake Lucerne to Cologne?

The distance between Lake Lucerne and Cologne is 585 km. The road distance is 583.6 km.

How do I travel from Lake Lucerne to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Lucerne to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 9m and costs €110 - €450.

How long does it take to get from Lake Lucerne to Cologne?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Lake Lucerne to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Lucerne to Cologne bus from?

Lake Lucerne to Cologne bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Lake Lucerne to Cologne train from?

Lake Lucerne to Cologne train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Lake Lucerne to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lake Lucerne to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 9m and costs €110 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 59m.

Where does the Lake Lucerne to Cologne bus arrive?

Lake Lucerne to Cologne bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Lake Lucerne to Cologne train arrive?

Lake Lucerne to Cologne train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lake Lucerne to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Lucerne to Cologne is 584 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Lake Lucerne to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Lake Lucerne to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Lake Lucerne to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Lake Lucerne to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
6h 9m
€118–444
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4h 38m
€84–201
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 59m
Drive 583.6 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Colognecar 583.6 km
5h 4m
€101–146
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 24m
€118–604
Train #2
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain 75
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
6h 51m
€206–658
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 19m
€88–248
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 18m
€117–339

Lake Lucerne to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 585 km
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Luzern, Kantonalbank to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Luzern, Bundesplatz, Luzern, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luzern, Werkhofstrasse to Köln via Luzern, Weinbergli, Lucerne Landenbergstrasse, and Zürich Bus Station in around 9h 59m.

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