Cologne to Lübeck distance
The distance from Cologne (Germany) to Lübeck (Germany) is 485 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 51 min. The straight-line distance is 412 km (256 miles); Lübeck lies to the NE of Cologne.
Reverse direction: Lübeck to Cologne distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 412 km | 61 min |
| Car (road) | 485 km | 4 h 51 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Cologne to Lübeck would cost roughly 978–1315 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 485 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
Lübeck
Lübeck is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 51′ 55.68″ N, 10° 41′ 11.61″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.87 |
| Longitude | 10.69 |
| Region | Schleswig-Holstein |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 216,889 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Cologne and Lübeck is at 52.42° N, 8.76° E.
The nearest town is Diepenau, Landkreis Nienburg/Weser, Niedersachsen — about 206 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cologne from Lübeck?
By car it is 485 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 51 min. The straight-line distance between Cologne and Lübeck is 412 kilometres (256 miles or 223 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Cologne to Lübeck?
The driving distance is 485 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 51 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Lübeck from Cologne?
Lübeck lies to the NE (36°) as seen from Cologne.
How long is a flight from Cologne to Lübeck?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 61 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Cologne to Lübeck cost?
Over 485 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Cologne to Lübeck would cost roughly 978–1315 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 km |
Distances from Lübeck
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Lübeck → Timmendorfer Strand | 17 km |
| Lübeck → Wismar | 61 km |
| Lübeck → Hamburg | 68 km |
| Lübeck → Kiel | 88 km |
| Lübeck → Lüneburg | ≈ 92 km |
| Lübeck → Rostock | 117 km |
| Lübeck → Krakow am See | 165 km |
| Lübeck → Bremen | 186 km |