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 550 kr - 1200 kr and takes 17h 16m.

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 23m and costs 1000 kr - 3300 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 Copenhagen Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

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 via Copenhagen Airport (CPH) which takes 11h 1m and costs 1200 kr - 2500 kr.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m 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 via Copenhagen Airport (CPH) which takes 11h 1m and costs 1200 kr - 2500 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 550 kr - 1200 kr and takes 17h 16m.

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 295+ hotels available in Lund.

Cologne to Lund - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Lund by train, plane, bus, 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 København lufthavn stasjon to Lund Centralstationtrain
5h 23m
kr 1,083–3,238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Copenhagen Busterminalbus N74
17h 16m
kr 559–1,183
Train via Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København, Københavns Lufthavntrain Ece
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Lund Centralstationtrain
11h 1m
kr 1,252–2,456
Drive 934.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lundcar 934.2 km
8h 16m
kr 1,577–2,278
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 København lufthavn stasjon to Lund Centralstationtrain
6h 57m
kr 980–2,846
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 København lufthavn stasjon to Lund Centralstationtrain
5h 44m
kr 1,515–3,154
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 København lufthavn stasjon to Lund Centralstationtrain
6h 57m
kr 1,444–3,476
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane AMS - CPH
4. Take the train from København lufthavn stasjon to Lund Centralstationtrain
7h 50m
kr 1,380–4,114
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lund Ctrain Ic / ...
11h 41m
kr 572–1,496
Train via Sprötze
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Tostedttrain Drf
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Lund Centralstationtrain 344
13h 34m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Lundcar
8h 30m
kr 2,232–3,124

Cologne to Lund by train

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11h 1mAverage Duration

kr 1,252Cheapest Price

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Distance: 721.4 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lund Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf, København, Københavns Lufthavn, and Copenhagen Airport in around 11h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Copenhagen Busterminal once daily. Tickets cost kr 390–700 and the journey takes 14h 15m.

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