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

The cheapest way to get from Luleå to Cologne is to fly which costs €85 - €360 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luleå to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs €160 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Luleå and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Luleå to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Luleå Scandic Hotell and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Stockholm, Cityterminalen, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Luleå and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Luleå station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Luleå Centralstation and arriving at Köln Hbf via Stockholm Centralstation and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 48m.

How far is it from Luleå to Cologne?

The distance between Luleå and Cologne is 1859 km. The road distance is 2356 km.

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

The best way to get from Luleå to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 29h 48m and costs €330 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Luleå to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luleå to Cologne bus from?

Luleå to Cologne bus services, operated by Tapanis Buss, depart from Luleå Scandic Hotell station.

Where do I catch the Luleå to Cologne train from?

Luleå to Cologne train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Luleå Centralstation.

Train, bus or fly from Luleå to Cologne?

The best way to get from Luleå to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs €160 - €390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €330 - €460 and takes 29h 48m, you could also bus, which costs €220 - €320 and takes 38h 12m.

Where does the Luleå to Cologne bus arrive?

Luleå to Cologne bus services, operated by Tapanis Buss, arrive at Stockholm, Cityterminalen station.

Where does the Luleå to Cologne train arrive?

Luleå to Cologne train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Stockholm Centralstation.

Can I drive from Luleå to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Luleå to Cologne is 2356 km. It takes approximately 24h 37m to drive from Luleå to Cologne.

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

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Luleå to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

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There are 11 ways to get from Luleå to Cologne by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Luleå/Kallax Airport (LLA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LLA - DUS
5h 19m
€160–389
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Luleå/Kallax Airport (LLA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LLA - CGN
5h 50m
€88–351
Train
1. Take the train from Luleå Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 93
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
29h 48m
€333–458
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luleå Scandic Hotell to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus
2. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusenbus
38h 12m
€228–313
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Luleå busstation to Boden C/Resecentrumbus 28 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Boden Centralstation to Malmö Centralstationnighttrain Nt
3. Take the train from Malmo Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
31h 31m
€349–420
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Luleå/Kallax Airport (LLA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LLA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 13m
€193–487
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Luleå/Kallax Airport (LLA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LLA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 15m
€132–475
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Luleå/Kallax Airport (LLA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LLA - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 55m
€171–451
Bus, night train, train via Stockholm
1. Take the bus from Luleå busstation to Umeå Busstationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Umeå Busstation to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus
3. Take the nighttrain from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg-Altonanighttrain En
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
34h 27m
Drive 2,356 km
1. Drive from Luleå to Colognecar 2,356 km
24h 37m
€438–633
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Luleå to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
29h 39m
€486–692

Luleå to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,859.1 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

Edelweiss Air, Eurowings, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Luleå/Kallax Airport (LLA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luleå Centralstation to Köln Hbf via Stockholm Centralstation and Hamburg Hbf in around 29h 48m.

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