How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Lucerne?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Lucerne start from $67. The average price for this route is around $71. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Lucerne?

The average bus travel time from Cologne to Lucerne is 12h 50m, covering a distance of 435 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 45m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Cologne to Lucerne route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Lucerne?

The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Lucerne at 12:35pm. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Lucerne?

A bus trip from Cologne to Lucerne generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Cologne to Lucerne from $67 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cologne to Lucerne on March 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	13h 35m	1:25am	Luzern	No tags
Bus	10:40pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	12h 45m	11:25am	Luzern	No tags
Bus	11:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	11h 50m	11:25am	Luzern	No tags
Bus	11:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	13h 35m	1:25am	Luzern	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	15h 40m	7:10am	Luzern	No tags

Get from Cologne to Lucerne

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

12h 50mAverage Duration

435 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Lucerne?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Lucerne

A
Parking Bus Inselipark
Europaplatz, 6005 Luzern, Switzerland
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B
Lucerne Carparkplatz Inseliquai
Inseliquai, 6005 Luzern, Switzerland
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C
Luzern Omnibusbahnhof
Luzern,, Switzerland

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,358 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Based on 12358 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $67

CH bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Lucerne by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Lucerne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Lucerne start from $67. The average price for this route is around $71. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Lucerne?
The average bus travel time from Cologne to Lucerne is 12h 50m, covering a distance of 435 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Lucerne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Lucerne?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Lucerne at 12:35pm. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Lucerne?
A bus trip from Cologne to Lucerne generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.