What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lublin?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lublin is to bus which costs 450 zł - 650 zł and takes 21h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Lublin?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lublin is to train and fly which takes 7h 9m and costs 460 zł - 1 400 zł.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Lublin?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lublin. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Lublin Glowny via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin and Warszawa Centralna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 13m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lublin?

The distance between Cologne and Lublin is 1181 km. The road distance is 1274.6 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Lublin without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lublin without a car is to train which takes 15h 13m and costs 480 zł - 1 200 zł.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Lublin?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Cologne to Lublin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lublin train from?

Cologne to Lublin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Lublin?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lublin is to train which takes 15h 13m and costs 480 zł - 1 200 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 450 zł - 650 zł and takes 21h 30m.

Where does the Cologne to Lublin train arrive?

Cologne to Lublin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Lublin?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lublin is 1275 km. It takes approximately 10h 49m to drive from Cologne to Lublin.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Lublin?

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Where can I stay near Lublin?

There are 711+ hotels available in Lublin.

Cologne to Lublin - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Lublin by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Lublin Airport
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lublin Airport (LUZ)plane DUS - LUZ
7h 9m
zł 461–1,347
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane DTM - WAW
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Lublin Glownytrain
8h 17m
zł 228–969
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
3. Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Centralnatrain 95
4. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Lublin Glownytrain Ic
15h 13m
zł 486–1,115
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Warszawa Centralna Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Lublinbus
20h 38m
Drive 1,274.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lublincar 1,274.6 km
10h 49m
zł 748–1,080
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane DUS - WAW
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Lublin Glownytrain
7h 16m
zł 355–1,263
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane FRA - WAW
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Lublin Glownytrain
7h 27m
zł 459–1,385
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lublin, Bus Station Lublinbus N1327
21h 30m
zł 459–640

Cologne to Lublin by train

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15h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,180.9 km
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Lublin, Poland?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lublin Glowny via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, and Warszawa Centralna in around 15h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Lublin, Bus Station Lublin once daily. Tickets cost zł 430–600 and the journey takes 20h 10m.

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