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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne Station to Cologne is to bus which costs €55 - €65 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne Station to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne Station and Cologne?

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

Is there a direct train between Lucerne Station and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne Station 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 5h 28m.

How far is it from Lucerne Station to Cologne?

The distance between Lucerne Station and Cologne is 585 km. The road distance is 583.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne Station to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 28m and costs €110 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Lucerne Station to Cologne, including transfers.

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

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

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

Lucerne Station to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Lucerne Station to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lucerne Station to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 28m and costs €110 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €65 and takes 9h.

Where does the Lucerne Station to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lucerne Station to Cologne train arrive?

Lucerne Station to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Lucerne Station to Cologne?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Lucerne Station to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Lucerne Station 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 / ...
5h 28m
€117–247
Bus
cheapest
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
€57–64
Drive 583.7 km
1. Drive from Lucerne Station to Colognecar 583.7 km
5h 4m
€106–152
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4h 34m
€92–245
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 50m
€122–267
Train #2
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir75 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
6h 54m
€187–284
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 28m
€112–277
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 11m
€145–308
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 31m
€183–443

Lucerne Station to Cologne by train

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Distance: 584.5 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lucerne Station to Köln via Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and Zürich Bus Station in around 9h.

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