The average train between Lucca and Cologne takes 14h 46m and the fastest train takes 12h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucca to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Lucca and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucca is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Firenze S.M.N. and take an average of 14h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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16h 25m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucca to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lucca to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lucca station and arriving at Köln Hbf station via Firenze S.M.N. station, Milano Centrale station, Basel Sbb station and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.
Lucca to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lucca station.
Lucca to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
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The distance between Lucca and Cologne is 832.3 km. The road distance is 1101 km.
You can take a train from Lucca to Köln Hbf via Firenze S.M.N., Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 13h 33m.