What is the best way to travel from Lübeck to Cologne?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Cologne from Lübeck?
You can get to Cologne with just $32 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Deutsche Bahn9h 24m012:10 AMLübeckCentral Station9:34 AMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Lübeck (Germany) at 8/3/2026 12:10:00 AM to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 8/3/2026 9:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 24m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 58m06:09 PMLübeckCentral Station12:07 AMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Lübeck (Germany) at 8/3/2026 6:09:00 PM to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 8/4/2026 12:07:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 58m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 57m06:10 PMLübeckCentral Station12:07 AMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Lübeck (Germany) at 8/3/2026 6:10:00 PM to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 8/4/2026 12:07:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 58m09:09 PMLübeckCentral Station4:07 AMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Lübeck (Germany) at 8/3/2026 9:09:00 PM to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 8/4/2026 4:07:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 58m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 57m09:10 PMLübeckCentral Station4:07 AMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Lübeck (Germany) at 8/3/2026 9:10:00 PM to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 8/4/2026 4:07:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 57m
Cheapest Trains Monday
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Ryanair11h 25m010:10 AMLubeck AirportLubeck Airport9:35 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Lubeck Airport, Lubeck Airport (Germany) at 8/5/2026 10:10:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 8/5/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $209 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
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Ryanair7h 45m010:10 AMLubeck AirportLubeck Airport5:55 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Lubeck Airport, Lubeck Airport (Germany) at 8/5/2026 10:10:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 8/5/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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Ryanair24h 15m010:10 AMLubeck AirportLubeck Airport10:25 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Lubeck Airport, Lubeck Airport (Germany) at 8/5/2026 10:10:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 8/6/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 15m
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Ryanair28h 5m010:10 AMLubeck AirportLubeck Airport2:15 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Lubeck Airport, Lubeck Airport (Germany) at 8/5/2026 10:10:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 8/6/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 5m
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Ryanair10h 20m010:10 AMLubeck AirportLubeck Airport8:30 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Lubeck Airport, Lubeck Airport (Germany) at 8/5/2026 10:10:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 8/5/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
Cheapest Flights Wednesday
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Deutsche Bahn6h 39m02:09 AMLübeckCentral Station8:48 AMCologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Lübeck (Germany) at 8/8/2026 2:09:00 AM to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 8/8/2026 8:48:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 34m06:37 PMLübeckCentral Station12:11 AMCologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Lübeck (Germany) at 8/8/2026 6:37:00 PM to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 8/9/2026 12:11:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 34m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 37m07:37 PMLübeckCentral Station1:14 AMCologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Lübeck (Germany) at 8/8/2026 7:37:00 PM to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 8/9/2026 1:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 37m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 47m09:37 PMLübeckCentral Station3:24 AMCologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Lübeck (Germany) at 8/8/2026 9:37:00 PM to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 8/9/2026 3:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 47m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 23m06:37 PMLübeckCentral Station12:00 AMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Lübeck (Germany) at 8/8/2026 6:37:00 PM to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 8/9/2026 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 23m
Cheapest Trains Saturday
What are the fastest trips from Lübeck to Cologne?
You can get to Cologne from Lübeck in just 5h 23m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Deutsche Bahn5h 57m06:10 PMLübeckCentral Station12:07 AMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Lübeck (Germany) at 8/3/2026 6:10:00 PM to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 8/4/2026 12:07:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 58m06:09 PMLübeckCentral Station12:07 AMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Lübeck (Germany) at 8/3/2026 6:09:00 PM to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 8/4/2026 12:07:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 58m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 57m09:10 PMLübeckCentral Station4:07 AMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Lübeck (Germany) at 8/3/2026 9:10:00 PM to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 8/4/2026 4:07:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 58m09:09 PMLübeckCentral Station4:07 AMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Lübeck (Germany) at 8/3/2026 9:09:00 PM to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 8/4/2026 4:07:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 58m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 24m012:10 AMLübeckCentral Station9:34 AMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Lübeck (Germany) at 8/3/2026 12:10:00 AM to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 8/3/2026 9:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 24m
Fastest Trains Monday
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Ryanair7h 45m010:10 AMLubeck AirportLubeck Airport5:55 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Lubeck Airport, Lubeck Airport (Germany) at 8/5/2026 10:10:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 8/5/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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Ryanair10h 20m010:10 AMLubeck AirportLubeck Airport8:30 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Lubeck Airport, Lubeck Airport (Germany) at 8/5/2026 10:10:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 8/5/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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Ryanair11h 25m010:10 AMLubeck AirportLubeck Airport9:35 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Lubeck Airport, Lubeck Airport (Germany) at 8/5/2026 10:10:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 8/5/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $209 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
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Ryanair24h 15m010:10 AMLubeck AirportLubeck Airport10:25 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Lubeck Airport, Lubeck Airport (Germany) at 8/5/2026 10:10:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 8/6/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 15m
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Ryanair28h 5m010:10 AMLubeck AirportLubeck Airport2:15 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Lubeck Airport, Lubeck Airport (Germany) at 8/5/2026 10:10:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 8/6/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 5m
Fastest Flights Wednesday
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Deutsche Bahn5h 23m06:37 PMLübeckCentral Station12:00 AMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Lübeck (Germany) at 8/8/2026 6:37:00 PM to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 8/9/2026 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 23m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 34m06:37 PMLübeckCentral Station12:11 AMCologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Lübeck (Germany) at 8/8/2026 6:37:00 PM to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 8/9/2026 12:11:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 34m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 37m07:37 PMLübeckCentral Station1:14 AMCologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Lübeck (Germany) at 8/8/2026 7:37:00 PM to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 8/9/2026 1:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 37m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 47m09:37 PMLübeckCentral Station3:24 AMCologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Lübeck (Germany) at 8/8/2026 9:37:00 PM to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 8/9/2026 3:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 47m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 39m02:09 AMLübeckCentral Station8:48 AMCologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Lübeck (Germany) at 8/8/2026 2:09:00 AM to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 8/8/2026 8:48:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 39m
Fastest Trains Saturday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Lübeck to Cologne
What are the most popular stations in Lübeck and Cologne?
In Lübeck, you will usually depart from Dänischburg IKEA Train Station, Central Station or Central Bus Station, while in Cologne you will be arriving at Messe/Deutz Train Station, Central Bus Station or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Cologne from Lübeck? With 5 connections between 1 Flight and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Lübeck and Cologne, you can pay as low as $32 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Cologne in just 5h 23m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Lübeck and Cologne are Deutsche Bahn and Ryanair, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Lübeck and Cologne is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Stockelsdorf or to Huerth, and look at flights from Lubeck Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Lübeck to Cologne?
The most popular companies between Lübeck and Cologne, are Deutsche Bahn and Ryanair. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
Airlines: Ryanair
All you need to know when you travel from Lübeck to Cologne
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Lübeck to Cologne. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Lübeck to Cologne
How can I reach Cologne from Lübeck?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Flight and Train, with which you can get to Cologne from Lübeck.
How far is Cologne from Lübeck?
The distance between Lübeck and Cologne is 256.1 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Lübeck and Cologne?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 11 kgs of CO2, a train 14 kgs, a car 70 kgs, and a flight 101 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Lübeck to Cologne?
You can get to Cologne with just $32 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
What is the fastest way to get from Lübeck to Cologne?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Cologne in just 5h 23m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Lübeck and to Cologne
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Lübeck and to Cologne. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
