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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lund is to bus which costs 750 kr - 1500 kr and takes 18h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lund is to train and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs 1200 kr - 3000 kr.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Lund?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lund station. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Lund Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf and Malmö, Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lund?

The distance between Cologne and Lund is 721 km. The road distance is 934.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Lund without a car is to train which takes 11h 4m and costs 1400 kr - 3100 kr.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Cologne to Lund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lund train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Lund?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lund is to train which takes 11h 4m and costs 1400 kr - 3100 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 750 kr - 1500 kr and takes 18h 2m.

Where does the Cologne to Lund train arrive?

Cologne to Lund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Lund?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lund is 934 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Cologne to Lund.

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

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Where can I stay near Lund?

There are 305+ hotels available in Lund.

Cologne to Lund - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Lund by train, plane, bus, night train, car, or car train

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, train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane DUS - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Lund Centralstationtrain
5h 1m
kr 1,213–2,985
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Copenhagen Busterminalbus N74
18h 2m
kr 776–1,465
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Malmo Ctrain Ic
11h 4m
kr 1,468–3,035
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Lund Cnighttrain En
11h 46m
kr 1,451–3,380
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane CGN - CPH
2. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Lund Centralstationtrain
6h 20m
kr 1,071–3,237
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane FRA - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Lund Centralstationtrain
5h 27m
kr 1,685–3,861
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane BRU - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Lund Centralstationtrain
6h 41m
kr 1,613–4,146
Train via Sprötze
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Tostedttrain Drf
2. Take the train from Tostedt to Hamburg Hbftrain Rb / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København Htrain Ece / ...
4. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Lund Centralstationtrain
11h 45m
Drive 934.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lundcar 934.2 km
8h 16m
kr 1,611–2,327
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Frankfurtcar
2. Take the car train from Frankfurt to Lüneburgcartrain
3. Drive from Lüneburg to Lundcar
12h 27m
kr 2,234–3,211

Cologne to Lund by train

8Weekly Trains

11h 4mAverage Duration

kr 1,468Cheapest Price

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Distance: 721.5 km
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Lund, Sweden?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lund Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf and Malmö, Centralstation in around 11h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Copenhagen Busterminal once daily. Tickets cost kr 700–1,200 and the journey takes 14h 15m.

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