The average train between Cologne and Lüneburg takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Lüneburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Cologne and Lüneburg. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Lüneburg at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lüneburg. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Lüneburg station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Cologne to Lüneburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Lüneburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lüneburg station.
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The distance between Cologne and Lüneburg is 349.8 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lüneburg via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 49m.