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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 21 min
Car
611 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

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.36–$29.26

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.36–$29.26

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
info@arjanitravel.com
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Bosna Tours

Phone:
+ 387 30 514 886
Website:
bosnatours.ba/
Bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.44–$356.23
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$954.19
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$508.90

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–$318.06
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$267.17

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–$318.06
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$954.19
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$432.57

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$432.57

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$636.13

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–$58.52

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:
$30.53–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.62–$55.98
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$63.61–$76.34
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.80–$52.16
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.99–$31.81

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–$203.56

Südostbahn

Phone:
+41 58 580 70 70
Email:
info@sob.ch
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:
$41.98–$76.34
Train from Luzern to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$29.26–$52.16
Train from Zürich HB to Bonn-Beuel
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$190.84–$356.23

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
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 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

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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