Cologne to Lucerne train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,EC,RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Lucerne

Showing times and prices for 20 Apr

Cheapest price

£174

Average price

£174

Fastest journey

7 h 30 m

Average duration

7 h 30 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

443 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Deutsche BahnICE 515 · IC 487 · IR 2126
09:557h30
Cologne Hbf
17:25Lucerne station
£1741One-way
2 changes

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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.

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Cologne to Lucerne train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday 20 April
Last updated at 11:49
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deutsche_bahnICE 515 · IC 487 · IR 2126
On time
07:55 Cologne Hbf
7h30
15:25 Lucerne station
2 changes

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Cologne to Lucerne?

The best time to book your train from Cologne to Lucerne is 56 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Cologne to Lucerne route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Cologne to Lucerne per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Cologne to Lucerne.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne to Lucerne

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Trains from Cologne to Lucerne run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £27 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £27
Distance
442 km
Average train duration
6h 22m
Cheapest ticket price
£27
Trains per day
8
Train providers
1
Fastest train
5h 10m
First train
07:00
Last train
22:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £27

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn trains Cologne to Lucerne

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn train tickets to Lucerne from Cologne from £27 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Cologne to Lucerne train.

Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Lucerne train information:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 10 min
  • Cheapest Price: £27
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 12 a day

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