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 €80 - €140 and takes 17h 52m.

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 9m and costs €100 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Lund and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lund station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Malmö central train station FlixBus stop and arriving at Köln via Copenhagen Busterminal and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 52m.

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 11h 4m.

How far is it from Lund to Cologne?

The distance between Lund and Cologne is 721 km. The road distance is 934.7 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 11h 4m and costs €130 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m 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 Copenhagen Busterminal 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 11h 4m and costs €130 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 17h 52m.

Where does the Lund to Cologne bus arrive?

Lund to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus 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 935 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?

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There are 10 ways to get from Lund to Cologne by train, plane, bus, car, or car train

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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 9m
€103–339
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N74
17h 52m
€82–139
Train
1. Take the train from Lund C to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 4m
€134–420
Drive 934.7 km
1. Drive from Lund to Colognecar 934.7 km
8h 12m
€152–219
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 45m
€94–337
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 33m
€152–445
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 9m
€149–479
Train via Copenhagen
1. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
2. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg Hbftrain Rj / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 32m
€131–477
Train via Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
1. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Hamburg Hbftrain 345
3. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Central Stationtrain
12h 44m
€101–168
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lund to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
12h 22m
€214–295

Lund to Cologne by train

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11h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 720.7 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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 11h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Düsseldorf central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 13h 45m.

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