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

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lugano to Cologne

Showing times and prices for 14 Jul

Cheapest price

£64

Average price

£68

Fastest journey

7 h 19 m

Average duration

7 h 41 m

Trains per day

Distance

568 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Lugano to Cologne will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £64.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Lugano for Cologne every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 568 km distance in an average of 7 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 19 m .

The slowest trains will take 8 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

09:027h19

Lugano

16:21Cologne

£641One-way

0 changes

07:027h31

Lugano

14:33Cologne

£691One-way

0 changes

08:028h12

Lugano

16:14Cologne

£731One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and flight for Lugano to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a flight costs an average of £23.

Distance: 567 km

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Most popular Train	Flight	Coach
£89 Average Price	£91 Average Price	£46 Average Price Cheapest
7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	10h 40m Average total duration 10h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular airline	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Lugano to Cologne

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Trains from Lugano to Cologne run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.

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

Flight from £23

Distance

567 km

Average train duration

7h 24m

Cheapest ticket price

£40

Trains per day

Fastest train

6h 48m

First train

00:06

Last train

23:57

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £23

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn trains Lugano to Cologne

You can travel by train to Cologne from Lugano with Deutsche Bahn for as low as £36. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between Lugano and Cologne. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Lugano to Cologne train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 8 h 2 min
Cheapest Price: £36

FAQs: Lugano to Cologne train

FAQs: Travel by train from Lugano to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lugano to Cologne.

Cheap train tickets from Lugano to Cologne can start from as little as £36 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lugano to Cologne is £107; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Cologne from Lugano is on average 7 h 31 min for the 352 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Cologne from Lugano by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Lugano to Cologne leaves at 00: 35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Lugano to Cologne leaves at 23: 55.

There are 10 trains a day from Lugano to Cologne which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Lugano to Cologne train with Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route between Lugano and Cologne as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 55.

The cheapest month for a train from Lugano to Cologne is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Cologne from Lugano including taking a coach, train or flight.