What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen is to drive which costs €65 - €100 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Lübeck Flughafen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Lübeck via Essen Hbf and Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Lübeck Flughafen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Luebeck Flughafen via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Lueneburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen?

The distance between Cologne and Lübeck Flughafen is 493 km. The road distance is 478.5 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 5h 16m and costs €110 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen bus from?

Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen train from?

Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen is to train via Hanover which takes 5h 16m and costs €110 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 22m.

Where does the Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen bus arrive?

Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.

Where does the Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen train arrive?

Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen is 478 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen?

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Where can I stay near Lübeck Flughafen?

There are 5665+ hotels available in Lübeck Flughafen.

Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Hanover
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Lüneburgtrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Lueneburg to Luebeck Flughafentrain Re
5h 16m
€112–503
Drive 478.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Lübeck Flughafencar 478.5 km
4h 10m
€68–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbfbus
3. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Lübeckbus 173 / ...
8h 22m
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain
4h 47m
€112–302
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain Re8 / ...
5h 34m
€100–388
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hansaring to Düsseldorf Hbftrain S11 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Drf
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain Re8
8h
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane CGN - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain
6h 42m
€126–359
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain
5h 2m
€129–359

Cologne to Lübeck Flughafen by train

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5h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 492.7 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Lübeck Flughafen, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Luebeck Flughafen via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Lueneburg in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Luebeck Flughafen via Südviertel, Essen, Essen Hbf, Hannover Hbf, Hanover central bus station, Lübeck, and Luebeck Hbf in around 8h 22m.

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