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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Luxembourg
Cheapest price
€52
Average price
€59
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 45 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Luxembourg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Luxembourg will cost around €59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €52.
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Luxembourg without transferring at least once.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Luxembourg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Luxembourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €266.
Distance: 158 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€48 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest | €449 Average price |
3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 34m Average total duration 10h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Luxembourg train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Luxembourg trains for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:53 PM Cologne | 3h36 | 8:29 PM Luxembourg | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:53 PM Cologne | 7h55 | 4:48 AM Luxembourg | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 22 | |||||
| IC 2040 · 5108 | On time 7:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h30 | 11:23 AM Luxembourg station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 27 · 5110 | On time 8:35 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h48 | 12:23 PM Luxembourg station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 316 · IC 5311 | On time 8:41 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h05 | 12:46 PM Luxembourg station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2013 · 5112 | On time 9:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h30 | 1:23 PM Luxembourg station | 1 transfer | |
| 28513 · 5114 | 10:32 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h51 | 2:23 PM Luxembourg station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Train from Cologne to Luxembourg
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Trains from Cologne to Luxembourg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €22 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 158 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 158 km |
Average train duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, National Express, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH from Cologne to Luxembourg trainsDeutsche Bahn, National Express, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH trains will get you between Cologne and Luxembourg from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
National Express
TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Luxembourg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Luxembourg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Luxembourg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Cologne, you have various train station options to start your route from including Cologne Hbf and Cologne Messe/Deutz. When arriving in Luxembourg, you can end your journey in train stations like Luxembourg and Cents-Hamm.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Cologne Hbf, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Luxembourg, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne to Luxembourg
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Subway
- Ganesha
- Magnus
- Borsalino
- Hotel Chelsea
- Hotel Mado
- Elite Hotel
- Blacksheep Hostel
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 4 rue de Compiègne as well as at 112 rue Maubeuge.
- Brasserie Schuman
- Vapiano Luxembourg Gare
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Park Inn by Radisson Luxembourg City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to France, Belgium, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Tram connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
- Train: National and international connections
ParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalMost popular train connections from Cologne
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