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

The cheapest way to get from Lucca to Cologne is to bus which costs €85 - €150 and takes 20h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucca to Cologne is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs €130 - €340.

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 Verdi 3 and arriving at Köln via P.Za D'Azeglio, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 23m.

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 Hbf via Firenze S.M.N., Milano Centrale and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.

How far is it from Lucca to Cologne?

The distance between Lucca and Cologne is 911 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 bus via Zurich which takes 19h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m 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 Autostradale, depart from P.Za D'Azeglio station.

Where do I catch the Lucca to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lucca to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lucca to Cologne is to bus via Zurich which takes 19h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €130 - €340 and takes 2h 54m, you could also train, which costs €180 - €360 and takes 14h 46m.

Where does the Lucca to Cologne bus arrive?

Lucca to Cologne bus services, operated by Autostradale, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 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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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Lucca to Cologne by plane, train, car, car train, bus, train (Trenitalia), or night train

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

Fly Pisa International Airport to Frankfurt, train
best
1. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane PSA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
4h 2m
€173–349
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
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 49m
€59–317
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lucca to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
12h 4m
€191–1,132
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from P.Za D'Azeglio to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus
3. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus
19h 23m
Drive 1,100.6 km
1. Drive from Lucca to Colognecar 1,100.6 km
10h 25m
€170–245
Fly Pisa International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PSA - CGN
2h 54m
€130–334
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 to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 4m
€122–324
Bus to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Stazione Fs to Firenze T2 Guidoni P2bus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane FLR - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
6h 41m
€123–371
Train
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 Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ec
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice
14h 46m
€189–352
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Viareggio to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the night train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
19h 50m
€128–305
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 Cologne Airport CGNbus N537
20h 16m
€85–149

Lucca to Cologne by train

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14h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 910.6 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Verdi 3 to Köln via P.Za D'Azeglio Nord, P.Za D'Azeglio, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, and Zürich Bus Station in around 19h 23m. Alternatively, Eurowings flies from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice a week.

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