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Compare train and flight for Lüneburg to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lüneburg to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $105 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $105, while a flight costs an average of $622.
Distance: 217 miles (350 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$105 Average price Cheapest | $622 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lüneburg to Cologne
Compare the available ways to get from Lüneburg to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lüneburg to Cologne:
A train is $518 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lüneburg to Cologne costing on average $622.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 36m.
You'll arrive about 45m sooner (4h 6m by train vs 4h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $105 compared to roughly $75 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Lüneburg to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lüneburg to Cologne is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:45 AM 3h50 Lüneburg 11:35 AM Cologne $674 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:45 AM 3h50 Lüneburg 11:35 AM Cologne $674 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:45 AM 3h50 Lüneburg 11:35 AM Cologne $674 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lüneburg to Cologne:
A train is $518 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lüneburg to Cologne costing on average $622.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 36m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lüneburg and Cologne as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lüneburg station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Cologne by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Cologne by train.
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