How to Travel from
Lake Lucerne to Cologne
by Plane, Route or Car
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Lake Lucerne, Switzerland → Cologne, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lake Lucerne to Cologne
Composite routes from Lake Lucerne to Cologne
Cheapest
5 h 23 min
Car
603 km.
from $33
Fastest
1 h 16 min
Plane
Other
7 h 7 min
447 km.
from $224.32
11 h 23 min
447 km.
Select a ticket
4 h 20 min
Train, Plane
447 km.
from $187.26
4 h 16 min
Train, Plane
447 km.
from $285.09
5 h 9 min
Train, Plane
447 km.
from $199.65
Route Navigator Lake Lucerne - Cologne
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Hertensteinstrasse
Hertensteinstrasse, 2 km 953 м
2 km 953 м
Turn left onto Kreuzstrasse
Kreuzstrasse, 320 м
320 м
Turn left onto Luzernerstrasse
Luzernerstrasse, 181 м
181 м
Turn right onto Luzernerstrasse
Luzernerstrasse, 55 м
55 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Kantonsstrasse
Kantonsstrasse, 6 km 560 м
6 km 560 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Grepperstrasse
Grepperstrasse, 52 м
52 м
Turn slight right onto Grepperstrasse
Grepperstrasse, 206 м
206 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Bahnhofstrasse
Bahnhofstrasse, 1 km 547 м
1 km 547 м
Continue onto Geissacherstrasse
Geissacherstrasse, 134 м
134 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Haltikerstrasse
Haltikerstrasse, 97 м
97 м
Turn right onto Haltikerstrasse
Haltikerstrasse, 3 km 278 м
3 km 278 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Luzernerstrasse
Luzernerstrasse, 1 km 386 м
1 km 386 м
Turn right onto Götzentalstrasse and drive toward Dierikon
Götzentalstrasse, Dierikon, 3 km 541 м
3 km 541 м
Turn left onto Rigistrasse
Rigistrasse, 1 km 556 м
1 km 556 м
Turn left onto Zentralstrasse
Zentralstrasse, 37 м
37 м
Turn right onto Rigistrasse
Rigistrasse, 107 м
107 м
Turn left onto Kantonsstrasse
Kantonsstrasse, 1 km 526 м
1 km 526 м
Keep right
1 km 392 м
1 km 392 м
Continue onto Hauptstrasse
Hauptstrasse, 320 м
320 м
Turn left
5 km 563 м
5 km 563 м
Keep right onto A14 and take A 2 toward Basel, Bern, Emmen-Nord, Emmen-Süd
Basel, Bern, Emmen-Nord, Emmen-Süd, A 2, 43 km 10 м
43 km 10 м
Keep left onto A2 and take A 1, A 2 toward Basel, Bern, Rothrist
Basel, Bern, Rothrist, A 1, A 2, 9 km 842 м
9 km 842 м
Keep right onto A2 and drive toward Basel, Egerkingen
Basel, Egerkingen, 41 km 92 м
41 km 92 м
Keep left onto A2 and drive toward Karlsruhe, Basel-Rheinhafen
Karlsruhe, Basel-Rheinhafen, 3 km 687 м
3 km 687 м
Keep left onto A 5
232 km 362 м
232 km 362 м
Keep right and take B 535 toward Schwetzingen, Heidelberg, Leimen
Schwetzingen, Heidelberg, Leimen, B 535, 318 м
318 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take B 535 toward Schwetzingen
Schwetzingen, B 535, 350 м
350 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Frankfurt, Darmstadt
Frankfurt, Darmstadt, A 5, 5 km 563 м
5 km 563 м
Keep right and take A 656 toward Mannheim, Heidelberg
Mannheim, Heidelberg, A 656, 240 м
240 м
Keep left and drive toward Mannheim
Mannheim, 1 km 508 м
1 km 508 м
Keep left and take A 5 toward Frankfurt a.M., Darmstadt
Frankfurt a.M., Darmstadt, A 5, 14 km 319 м
14 km 319 м
Keep right and drive toward Mannheim, Viernheim, Weinheim
Mannheim, Viernheim, Weinheim, 193 м
193 м
Keep left and take A 5 toward Mannheim, Viernheim
Mannheim, Viernheim, A 5, 378 м
378 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Köln
Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Köln, A 5, 53 km 788 м
53 km 788 м
Keep left onto A 67
7 km 758 м
7 km 758 м
Keep left onto A 3 and take A 3 toward Köln, Wiesbaden, Hannover, Dortmund, Raunheim
Köln, Wiesbaden, Hannover, Dortmund, Raunheim, A 3, 2 km 812 м
2 km 812 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Köln, Wiesbaden, Hannover, Dortmund
Köln, Wiesbaden, Hannover, Dortmund, A 3, 73 km 459 м
73 km 459 м
Keep right and take B 255 toward Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, Wirges
Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, Wirges, B 255, 1 km 698 м
1 km 698 м
Keep left and take A 3, B 49 toward Köln, Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems
Köln, Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, A 3, B 49, 302 м
302 м
Keep left and take A 48, A 3 toward Köln, Koblenz
Köln, Koblenz, A 48, A 3, 444 м
444 м
Keep left and take A 3, A 48 toward Dreieck Dernbach, Köln, Koblenz
Dreieck Dernbach, Köln, Koblenz, A 3, A 48, 62 km 44 м
62 km 44 м
Keep right and take A 560 toward Bonn, Sankt Augustin, Siegburg, Flughafen Köln-Bonn, Hennef (Sieg)
Bonn, Sankt Augustin, Siegburg, Flughafen Köln-Bonn, Hennef (Sieg), A 560, 346 м
346 м
Keep left and take A 560 toward Bonn, Siegburg, Sankt Augustin, Flughafen Köln-Bonn
Bonn, Siegburg, Sankt Augustin, Flughafen Köln-Bonn, A 560, 7 km 209 м
7 km 209 м
Keep right and take A 59 toward Köln, Flughafen Köln/Bonn, Troisdorf
Köln, Flughafen Köln/Bonn, Troisdorf, A 59, 15 km 865 м
15 km 865 м
Keep left onto A 559 and drive toward Köln, Aachen, Köln-Porz-Gremberghoven
Köln, Aachen, Köln-Porz-Gremberghoven, 7 km 611 м
7 km 611 м
Keep right onto L 124
1 km 541 м
1 km 541 м
Keep left onto L 124
2 km 614 м
2 km 614 м
Continue onto Mindener Straße
Mindener Straße, 1 km 984 м
1 km 984 м
Keep right and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 90 м
90 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 5
Train operators
Found: 9
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
1h 45m
Hourly
$49.62–$55.98
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
SR
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
1h 15m
Hourly
$41.98–$76.34
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
Questions and Answers
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 $108.70 - $163.04 and takes 5h 2m.
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 16m and costs $152.17 - $413.04 .
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, Kantonalbank and arriving at Cologne via Luzern, Bahnhof, Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and Karlsruhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
How far is it from Lake Lucerne to Cologne?
The distance between Lake Lucerne and Cologne is 586 km. The road distance is 583.4 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 which takes 7h 7m and costs $119.57 - $195.65 .
How long does it take to get from Lake Lucerne to Cologne?
It takes approximately 7h 7m 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 Bosna Tours, depart from Luzern, Bahnhof station.
Train or bus from Lake Lucerne to Cologne?
The best way to get from Lake Lucerne to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs $119.57 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 23m.
Where does the Lake Lucerne to Cologne bus arrive?
Lake Lucerne to Cologne bus services, operated by Bosna Tours, arrive at Basel SBB station.
What is the time difference between Lake Lucerne and Cologne?
It is currently 10:18 at both, Lake Lucerne and Cologne.
Can I drive from Lake Lucerne to Cologne?
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Lucerne to Cologne is 583 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Lake Lucerne to Cologne.
Where can I stay near Cologne?
There are 1609+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $44.10 per night.
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