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Cologne to Lübeck train

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Cheap train tickets from Cologne to Lübeck

Showing times and prices for Jun 12

Cheapest

€24

Average

€38

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Lübeck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Deutsche Bahn

04:11PM5h11

Cologne

09:22PMLübeck

€241One-way

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

01:58AM5h52

Cologne

07:50AMLübeck

€341One-way

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn with connection

11:21AM7h01

Cologne

06:22PMLübeck

€441One-way

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn with connection

08:21AM7h01

Cologne

03:22PMLübeck

€441One-way

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn with connection

10:21AM7h01

Cologne

05:22PMLübeck

€441One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Cologne to Lübeck

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 12

Deutsche Bahn

01:58AM5h52

Cologne

07:50AMLübeck

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn with connection

08:21AM7h01

Cologne

03:22PMLübeck

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn with connection

10:21AM7h01

Cologne

05:22PMLübeck

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn with connection

11:21AM7h01

Cologne

06:22PMLübeck

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

04:11PM5h11

Cologne

09:22PMLübeck

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn with connection

07:13PM9h09

Cologne

04:22AMLübeck

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn with connection

09:15PM8h21

Cologne

05:36AMLübeck

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Cologne to Lübeck

Showing times and prices for Jun 12

Fastest Journey

5 h 11 m

Average

6 h 25 m

Trains per day

Distance

413 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Cologne for Lübeck every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Deutsche Bahn

04:11PM5h11

Cologne

09:22PMLübeck

€241One-way

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

01:58AM5h52

Cologne

07:50AMLübeck

€341One-way

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn with connection

11:21AM7h01

Cologne

06:22PMLübeck

€441One-way

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn with connection

08:21AM7h01

Cologne

03:22PMLübeck

€441One-way

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn with connection

10:21AM7h01

Cologne

05:22PMLübeck

€441One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Cologne to Lübeck

	Distance	256 miles (413 km)
	Average train duration	5 h 42 min
	Average train ticket price	$28 (€25)
	Train frequency	17 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there is 1 direct train a day
	Train companies	Flixtrain, Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection

Trains from Cologne to Lübeck cover the 256 miles (413 km) long journey taking on average 5 h 42 min with our travel partners like Flixtrain, Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there are 17 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $28 (€25), but the average price of train tickets is $28 (€25). Travelers depart most frequently from Köln Hbf and arrive in Lübeck Hbf.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Lübeck trains

Travel between Cologne and Lübeck from $28 (€25) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Cologne to Lübeck. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Cologne to Lübeck train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 4 h 38 min
Cheapest Price: $28
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Lübeck

FAQs: Travel by train from Cologne to Lübeck easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Lübeck.

Omio customers have found the cheapest trains from Cologne to Lübeck to cost as little as $28 (€25) in the next 7 days.

If you are looking to book your train ticket in the next 7 days, you can expect the Cologne to Lübeck train to cost on average $28 (€25) one way.

The Cologne to Lübeck train distance is approximately 256 miles (413 km).

On average the Cologne to Lübeck train travel time is 5 h 42 min for the 256 mile (413 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

When taking the train to Lübeck from Cologne, you can choose to depart from train stations like Köln Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz and Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Your trip can end in train stations such as Lübeck Hbf, Lübeck-Travemünde Strand and Lübeck-Kücknitz.

Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Köln Hbf and arrive in Lübeck Hbf.

Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their trains from Köln Hbf and need to travel around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) from the city center to get to this train station.

Passengers arriving in Lübeck most often arrive at Lübeck Hbf and need to travel around 3.6 miles (5.8 km) from this train station to the city center.

For the route from Cologne to Lübeck you can take a train with Flixtrain, Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between Cologne and Lübeck on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

On average, there are 17 trains a day from Cologne to Lübeck. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.

The earliest train for this journey departs from Cologne at 5: 01 AM. The last train leaves from Cologne at 10: 15 PM. Check Omio for the latest train schedule from Cologne to Lübeck and book the best time to depart on your chosen travel date.

You can find trains from Cologne to Lübeck to cost on average $28 (€25) one way if you book within the next 7 days. But we recommend buying train tickets in advance to score the best deals and save money on your route. You’ll see tickets for the Cologne to Lübeck train generally on sale a few months before the planned travel date.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Cologne

Lübeck

Köln Hbf is the most popular Cologne railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Cologne for your trip to Lübeck.

Köln Hbf

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Trankgasse 11, 50667 Cologne, Germany

Phone Number

+49 2211411055

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 06: 00 - 21: 00 | Sat - Sun: 07: 00 - 21: 00

Public transit options for Köln Hbf

U-Bahn lines: U5, U16, U18
S-Bahn lines: S6, S11, S12, S19
Bus lines: 172, 173
Train lines: ICE, IC, EC, FLX, RE, RB

Köln Messe/Deutz Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Köln Messe/Deutz, Ottoplatz 7, 50679 Köln

Ticket Office Hours

At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.

Köln/Bonn Flughafen Shopping