The distance between Lubeck and Cologne is around 454km (282 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Lubeck to Cologne by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cologne → Lubeck if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Cologne Bonn (CGN).
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Take the train to Koeln Hbf.
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There are several options for getting from Lubeck to Cologne by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).
The distance between Lubeck and Cologne is around 454km (282 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 412km (256 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Lubeck and Cologne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lubeck to Cologne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Lubeck and Cologne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lubeck and Cologne. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lubeck and Cologne with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 4h 40m.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and FlixTrain run train services between Lubeck and Cologne. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lubeck and Cologne. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Cologne Bonn (CGN). instead which will take 2h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lubeck to Cologne. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Cologne Bonn (CGN). instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Cologne is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Cologne. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lubeck and Cologne. The distance is around 483km (300 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lubeck to Cologne is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 30m | €185($185) | every 30 mins | 454km (282 miles) |
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane | 2h 55m | €150($150) | hourly | 477km (296 miles) |
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane | 3h 15m | €210($210) | every 30 mins | 652km (405 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 4h 40m | €120($120) | 6 times a week | 496km (308 miles) |
Train via Hamburg Hbf | 4h 45m | €125($125) | hourly | 519km (322 miles) |
Train via Hamburg Hbf | 4h 50m | €43($43) | twice daily | 512km (318 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | €64($64) | on demand | 483km (300 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cologne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.