Lübeck to Cologne Trains

Lübeck to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lübeck and Cologne takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. 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.

5h 18m
Duration: 498 km
Distance: €107
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 14m

€85–199

Lübeck to Cologne train times

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 3:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:37 PM → 10:48 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
6:37 PM → 11:48 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
7:37 PM → 12:48 AM
Arrives next day
5h 11m • 1 change
9:37 PM → 3:19 AM
Arrives next day
5h 42m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

1:09 AM → 8:46 AM
7h 37m • 1 change
4:37 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
5:37 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

1:09 AM → 8:46 AM
7h 37m • 1 change
4:37 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
5:37 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

1:09 AM → 8:46 AM
7h 37m • 1 change
4:37 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
5:37 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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