The average train between Lübeck and Cologne takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Lübeck to Cologne. 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 hourly between Lübeck and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 1:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Lübeck is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lübeck to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lübeck station and arriving at Cologne station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Lübeck to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Lübeck Hbf station.
Lübeck to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Lübeck to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Lübeck and Cologne is 413.2 km. The road distance is 498 km.
You can take a train from Lübeck Hbf to Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 21m.