How to travel from Lucerne to Cologne

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Travel Information between Lucerne and Cologne

distanceDistance274 miles (442 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$32 - $67
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $32 (€29) • 11 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $67 (€60) • 1 h 5 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, 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.

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from Lucerne to Cologne

How to get from Lucerne to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Lucerne to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:35PM13h05
Luzern, Landenburgstrasse
04:40AMKöln, Flughafen
$611One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:35PM13h05
Luzern, Landenburgstrasse
04:40AMKöln, Flughafen
$611One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Eurowings EW763
08:05AM1h05
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
09:10AMCologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
$2171One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Deutsche BahnIR 2312 · IC 962 · ICE 370 · ICE 610
08:54AM5h11
Lucerne station
02:05PMCologne Messe/Deutz
$2661One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIR 2462 · ICE 370 · ICE 610
08:30AM5h35
Lucerne station
02:05PMCologne Messe/Deutz
$2661One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIR 2312 · IC 962 · ICE 370 · ICE 228
08:54AM7h17
Lucerne station
04:11PMCologne Messe/Deutz
$2621One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:35PM13h35
Luzern, Landenburgstrasse
06:10AMKöln, Flughafen
$661One-way
1 transfer
SBBIR 75 2117 | 2117+Eurowings EW767
10:35AM6h45
Lucerne station
05:20PMCologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
$3061One-way
1 transfer
SBBIR 70 2620 | 2620+Eurowings EW767
11:09AM6h11
Lucerne station
05:20PMCologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
$3061One-way
1 transfer
SBBIR 75 2575 | 2575 · IC 5 1519 | 1519+Eurowings EW767
11:35AM5h45
Lucerne station
05:20PMCologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
$3031One-way
2 transfers

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All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from Lucerne to Cologne

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.

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