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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lucerne to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, while a flight costs an average of $569.
Distance: 275 miles (443 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$569 Average price | $132 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $185 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 51m Average total duration 10h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Cologne:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Cologne costing on average $132.
A bus is $504 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Cologne costing on average $569.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Bus takes on average 10h 51m.
You'll arrive about 2h 39m sooner (2h 55m by flight vs 5h 34m by car). Tickets start at around $569 compared to roughly $185 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Lucerne to Cologne
How to get from Lucerne to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucerne to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM14h15Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)6:45 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM14h15Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)6:45 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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LH19766:15 AM6h10Turin Airport12:25 PMCologne Bonn Airport$3081One-way1 transfer
Other options
IR 2616 · ICE 2558 · ICE 5189:09 AM6h56Lucerne station4:05 PMCologne Hbf$1101One-way2 transfers- IR 2117 · IC 488 · ICE 51610:35 AM7h30Lucerne station6:05 PMCologne Hbf$1421One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:25 AM11h05Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)3:30 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$391One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM12h00Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)3:35 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$421One-way1 transfer
TK1310 · TK167110:25 AM23h00Turin Airport9:25 AMCologne Bonn Airport$2741One-way1 transfer- TK1310 · TK167310:25 AM27h25Turin Airport1:50 PMCologne Bonn Airport$2741One-way1 transfer
- TK1310 · TK167510:25 AM7h50Turin Airport6:15 PMCologne Bonn Airport$4131One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Cologne:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Cologne costing on average $132.
A bus is $504 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Cologne costing on average $569.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Bus takes on average 10h 51m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Turin Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, ITA, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Cologne by flight.
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