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 16m and costs 350 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 13h 42m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lublin?

The distance between Cologne and Lublin is 1285 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 13h 42m and costs 480 zł - 1 200 zł.

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

It takes approximately 13h 42m 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 13h 42m 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 48m 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?

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Cologne to Lublin - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Lublin by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof10 / ...
2. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Rzepin95 / ...
3. Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Centralna95
4. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Lublin GlownyIc / ...
13h 42m
zł 486–1,157
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickede
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)DTM - WAW
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Lublin Glowny
8h 15m
zł 238–1,169
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lublin, Bus Station LublinN1327
21h 30m
zł 459–641
Drive 1,274.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lublin1,274.6 km
10h 48m
zł 755–1,091
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Lublin Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lublin Airport (LUZ)DUS - LUZ
8h 41m
zł 544–1,355
Bus via Brest
1. Take the bus from Köln/Bonn Airport to Brest Bus station
2. Take the bus from Brest Bus station to Lublin
33h 28m
zł 517–891
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)DUS - WAW
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Lublin Glowny
7h 16m
zł 352–1,313
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)FRA - WAW
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Lublin Glowny
7h 27m
zł 446–1,427
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport
1. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlo
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)EIN - WAW
4. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Lublin Glowny
10h 4m
zł 384–1,207

Cologne to Lublin by train

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13h 42mAverage Duration

zł 486Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,284.8 km
Duration: 13h 42m

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 13h 42m. 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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