Lübeck to Köln Hbf Trains

Lübeck to Köln Hbf trains

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The average train between Lübeck and Köln Hbf takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Lübeck to Köln Hbf. 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 25m
Duration: 498 km
Distance: €113
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 21m

€90–366

Lübeck to Köln Hbf train times

Trains run hourly between Lübeck and Köln Hbf. The earliest departure is at 1:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Lübeck is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Köln Hbf at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

7:37 PM → 12:48 AM
Arrives next day
5h 11m • 1 change
9:09 PM → 3:26 AM
Arrives next day
6h 17m • 1 change

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

1:09 AM → 8:48 AM
7h 39m • 1 change
4:37 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
5:37 AM → 10:48 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

4:09 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 37m • 1 change
5:09 AM → 10:48 AM
5h 39m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

2:09 AM → 8:48 AM
6h 39m • 1 change
4:09 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 37m • 1 change
5:09 AM → 10:48 AM
5h 39m • 1 change
6:09 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 37m • 1 change
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