The average train between Lüneburg and Cologne takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Lüneburg 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 every 4 hours between Lüneburg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lüneburg is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lüneburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lüneburg station and arriving at Cologne station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Lüneburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Lüneburg station.
Lüneburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Lüneburg to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Lüneburg and Cologne is 349.8 km. The road distance is 423 km.
You can take a train from Lüneburg to Köln Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 7m.