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

The cheapest way to get from Lucca to Cologne is to bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf which costs €100 - €170 and takes 19h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucca to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Lucca and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucca to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lucca and arriving at Cologne via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Lucca and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Lucca to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lucca and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Firenze S.M.N., Milano Centrale, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.

How far is it from Lucca to Cologne?

The distance between Lucca and Cologne is 1015 km. The road distance is 1100.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucca to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 13h 21m and costs €190 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Lucca to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucca to Cologne bus from?

Lucca to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lucca station.

Where do I catch the Lucca to Cologne train from?

Lucca to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lucca station.

Train or bus from Lucca to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lucca to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 13h 21m and costs €190 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €220 and takes 18h 39m.

Where does the Lucca to Cologne bus arrive?

Lucca to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Lucca to Cologne train arrive?

Lucca to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

Can I drive from Lucca to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucca to Cologne is 1101 km. It takes approximately 10h 25m to drive from Lucca to Cologne.

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

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Lucca to Cologne - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and car train

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There are 13 ways to get from Lucca to Cologne by bus, plane, train (Trenitalia), car, train, or car train

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Bus to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Stazione fs Lucca to Firenze T2 Guidonibus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FLR - DUS
5h 45m
€105–259
Train to Pisa International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lucca to Pisa Centraletrain
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PSA - CGN
4h 47m
€74–237
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
5. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
13h 21m
€199–418
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lucca to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 443 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Colognebus
18h 39m
€146–219
Drive 1,100.6 km
1. Drive from Lucca to Colognecar 1,100.6 km
10h 25m
€178–256
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BLQ - CGN
6h 18m
€84–339
Fly Pisa International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane PSA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 28m
€138–321
Bus to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Stazione fs Lucca to Firenze T2 Guidonibus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane FLR - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 53m
€155–346
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BLQ - DUS
6h 52m
€108–366
Fly Pisa International Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane PSA - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain
8h 1m
€83–359
Train
1. Take the train from Viareggio to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
15h 20m
€177–409
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
1. Take the bus from Lucca to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 443 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N537
19h 54m
€102–165
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lucca to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofcar
2. Take the cartrain from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Colognecar
14h 20m
€220–299

Lucca to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,015 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Lucca, Italy and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Lucca to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Firenze S.M.N., Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 13h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucca to Cologne via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 18h 39m.

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