Cologne to Lübeck Trains

Cologne to Lübeck trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Lübeck takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is an hourly train service from Cologne to Lübeck. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 15m
Duration: 498 km
Distance: €105
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 6m

€88–201

Cologne to Lübeck train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:11 PM → 9:24 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
5:11 PM → 10:24 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
6:11 PM → 11:24 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
7:11 PM → 12:24 AM
Arrives next day
5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

2:09 AM → 7:52 AM
5h 43m • 1 change
4:00 AM → 9:24 AM
5h 24m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 10:24 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

2:09 AM → 7:52 AM
5h 43m • 1 change
4:00 AM → 9:24 AM
5h 24m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 10:24 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

2:09 AM → 7:52 AM
5h 43m • 1 change
4:00 AM → 9:24 AM
5h 24m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 10:24 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

2:09 AM → 6:52 AM
5h 43m • 1 change
4:00 AM → 9:24 AM
5h 24m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 10:24 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 12:24 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

2:09 AM → 7:52 AM
5h 43m • 1 change
4:00 AM → 9:24 AM
5h 24m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 10:24 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

2:09 AM → 7:52 AM
5h 43m • 1 change
4:00 AM → 9:24 AM
5h 24m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 10:24 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
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