How to travel from Cologne to Lüneburg

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Compare train and flight for Cologne to Lüneburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Lüneburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $251.

Distance: 217 miles (350 km)

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$84

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$584

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$75

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4h 39m

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4h 9m

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4h 41m

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1.0 - 2.1kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Lüneburg is a train with an average price of $84 (€68).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Lüneburg:

A train is $500 (€407) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Lüneburg costing on average $584 (€476).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Lüneburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Lüneburg take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 9m.

Bus takes on average 4h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cologne and Lüneburg including taking a train and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne to Lüneburg among Omio's users.

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from Cologne to Lüneburg

How to get from Cologne to Lüneburg by train, bus or flight.

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flight

The best way to travel from Cologne to Lüneburg is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Lufthansa
    8:10 AM3h40
    Cologne
    11:50 AMLüneburg
    $2741One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Lufthansa
    8:10 AM3h40
    Cologne
    11:50 AMLüneburg
    $2741One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lufthansa
    8:10 AM3h40
    Cologne
    11:50 AMLüneburg
    $2741One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Lüneburg

Travel to Lüneburg 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 Lüneburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Lüneburg including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Lüneburg is a train with an average price of $84 (€68).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Lüneburg:

A train is $500 (€407) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Lüneburg costing on average $584 (€476).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Lüneburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Lüneburg take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 9m.

Bus takes on average 4h 34m.

The distance from Cologne to Lüneburg is approximately 217 miles (350 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Lüneburg is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Lüneburg as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Lüneburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Lüneburg station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Lüneburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lüneburg by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings to go to Lüneburg by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Lüneburg by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Lüneburg:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Lüneburg often also extend their vacation to go to Hamburg, Berlin, Hanover, Uelzen, Lübeck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lüneburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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