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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lucerne Station to Cologne Central Station

Composite routes from Lucerne Station to Cologne Central Station

Cheapest
5 h 2 min
Car
585 km.
from $32
Fastest
1 h 15 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Luzern to Saarbrücken
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$35.62–$49.62
Bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Leverkusen
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$40.71

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$356.23
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$954.19
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$521.63
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$623.41

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$279.90

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$954.19
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$445.29
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.62–$623.41

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$381.68
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$419.85

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$610.68

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.17–$59.80

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Köln
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$108.14
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Zuerich Hb to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
7h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$216.28

Südostbahn

Phone:
+41 58 580 70 70
Email:
Website:
sob.ch/
Train from Luzern to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Luzern to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.26–$82.70
Train from Luzern to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$29.26–$53.43

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Luzern to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.08–$89.06

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne Station to Cologne Central Station is to bus which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 11h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne Station to Cologne Central Station is to train and fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $152.17 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne Station and Cologne Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne Station to Cologne Central Station. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf via Saarbrücken bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne Station and Cologne Central Station?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne Station to Cologne Central Station. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Köln Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Lucerne Station to Cologne Central Station?

The distance between Lucerne Station and Cologne Central Station is 586 km. The road distance is 585.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne Station to Cologne Central Station without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Lucerne Station to Cologne Central Station, including transfers.

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

Lucerne Station to Cologne Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luzern station.

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

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

Train or bus from Lucerne Station to Cologne Central Station?

The best way to get from Lucerne Station to Cologne Central Station is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 11h 14m.

Where does the Lucerne Station to Cologne Central Station bus arrive?

Lucerne Station to Cologne Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Where does the Lucerne Station to Cologne Central Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne Station to Cologne Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne Station to Cologne Central Station is 585 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Lucerne Station to Cologne Central Station.

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

Book your Lucerne Station to Cologne Central Station train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne Central Station?

There are 1532+ hotels available in Cologne Central Station. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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