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

The cheapest way to get from Lund to Cologne is to bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 17h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lund to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Lund and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lund to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lund and arriving at Köln via Copenhagen Busterminal and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lund and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Lund to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lund C and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

How far is it from Lund to Cologne?

The distance between Lund and Cologne is 720 km. The road distance is 933.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lund to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 10h 57m and costs €130 - €300.

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

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

Where do I catch the Lund to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lund to Cologne train from?

Lund to Cologne train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Lund C station.

Train or bus from Lund to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lund to Cologne is to train which takes 10h 57m and costs €130 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 17h 30m.

Where does the Lund to Cologne bus arrive?

Lund to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Copenhagen Busterminal station.

Where does the Lund to Cologne train arrive?

Lund to Cologne train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Lund to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lund to Cologne is 933 km. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Lund to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1813+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Lund to Cologne 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, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
5h 19m
€94–264
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lund to Copenhagen Busterminalbus N73 / ...
2. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N74
17h 30m
€59–116
Train
1. Take the train from Lund C to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 57m
€131–295
Drive 933.3 km
1. Drive from Lund to Colognecar 933.3 km
8h 12m
€151–218
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CPH - CGN
6h 36m
€84–261
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CPH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 56m
€141–335
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CPH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 28m
€129–360
Train via Copenhagen
1. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
2. Take the train from København H to Hamburg-Altonatrain Rj
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 11m
€181–356
Train via Sprötze
1. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 345 / ...
2. Take the train from Tostedt to Köln Hbftrain Drf
13h 12m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lund to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Colognecar
8h 26m
€214–292

Lund to Cologne by train

18Weekly Trains

10h 57mAverage Duration

€131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 719.5 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Lund C to Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lund to Köln via Copenhagen Busterminal and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 17h 30m.

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