How to get from Luxembourg to Cologne
- 155 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 3h 45m
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 45m
direct
Bus
€16
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Luxembourg to Cologne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 155 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
155 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €24Omio catalogue, Sep 24 | 5h 04m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €14Omio catalogue, Sep 24 | 3h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€24Omio catalogue, Sep 245h 04m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€14Omio catalogue, Sep 243h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Luxembourg to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Luxembourg → Cologne Airport CGNbus
FlixBus·3h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Luxembourg to Cologne
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:00 and the last at 17:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 03:00 | 17:20 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 24
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLuxembourg-Cologne Airport CGNBook →
SNCBLuxembourg-Bruxelles MidiBook →
Deutsche BahnBruxelles Midi-CologneBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCB, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Luxembourg to Cologne works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Luxembourg to Cologne Airport CGN, about 3h 45m. In total it's roughly €16 over 3h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Luxembourg to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Luxembourg to Cologne?
The most useful route takes about 3h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Luxembourg to Cologne?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:00 and the last at 17:20, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Luxembourg to Cologne?
8 a day with FlixBus, between 03:00 and 17:20.
How far is Cologne from Luxembourg?
About 155 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Luxembourg to Cologne cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €16. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Luxembourg to Cologne?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCB, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Luxembourg to Cologne without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Luxembourg to Cologne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026