274 miles (442 km) | |
Bus, train or flight | |
$32 - $67 | |
Bus • $32 (€29) • 11 h 30 min | |
Flight • $67 (€60) • 1 h 5 min | |
FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a bus, train or flight to travel 274 miles (442 km) to Cologne from Lucerne. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Lucerne to Cologne.
How to get from Lucerne to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Lucerne to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
FlixBus, Eurowings and Deutsche Bahn will get you between Lucerne and Cologne at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains to Cologne from Lucerne. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel to Cologne from Lucerne.
There are 3 travel options to Cologne from Lucerne. You can take a bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Lucerne and Cologne is a bus with an average price of $32 (€29).
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Cologne:
A bus is $34 (€31) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Cologne costing on average $67 (€60).
Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which costs on average $33 (€30) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Cologne from Lucerne is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 11 h 30 min.
Train takes on average 5 h 11 min.
The distance from Lucerne to Cologne is approximately 274 miles (442 km).
The average frequency per day from Lucerne to Cologne is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne and Cologne as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lucerne to Cologne:
The following travel companies offer services from Lucerne to Cologne:
Yes, there are direct services available from Lucerne to Cologne with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Cologne from Lucerne.
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