How far is it from Cologne to Lienz?

The distance between Cologne and Lienz is 56 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cologne to Lienz?

The drive from Cologne to Lienz takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Cologne to Lienz?

The fastest route from Cologne to Lienz covers 56 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Lienz from Cologne?

Lienz lies roughly to the south-east of Cologne.

Which towns do you pass between Cologne and Lienz?

Towns on the route from Cologne to Lienz include Hürth, Bergisch Gladbach, Bonn, Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Cologne and Lienz?

Along the route from Cologne to Lienz you can fill up at Aral (24/7), Aral (24/7), Aral (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Cologne and Lienz?

Along the route from Cologne to Lienz you can stop for the night or service your van at Wohnmobilstellplatz Sportplatz Königswinter, Wohnmobilstellplatz Siebengebirgsblick.

Where can I stop to rest between Cologne and Lienz?

On the route from Cologne to Lienz you can take a break at rail & fresh WC.

Cologne Lienz

Distance: 56 kmDrive time: 50 min

Driving from Cologne to Lienz takes about 50 min via A 59. The distance is 56 km. The straight-line distance is 48 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Sankt Augustin, Lienz. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 56 km

1 Depart onto Komödienstraße 147 m
2 Continue slightly left onto Komödienstraße 34 m
3 Turn left onto Tunisstraße 341 m
4 Continue straight onto Offenbachplatz 119 m
5 Continue straight onto Nord-Süd-Fahrt 259 m
6 Continue straight onto Neuköllner Straße 369 m
7 Continue straight onto Tel-Aviv-Straße 333 m
8 Turn straight 247 m
9 Continue straight onto Severinsbrücke 2 km
10 Take exit slightly right 341 m
11 Continue straight onto Östliche Zubringerstraße 216 m
12 Keep slightly left onto Östliche Zubringerstraße 222 m
13 Merge slightly left onto Östliche Zubringerstraße 3 km

14 Continue straight 5 km
15 Merge slightly left 2 km
16 Take exit slightly right 113 m
17 Keep slightly left 337 m
18 Keep slightly left 363 m
19 Merge slightly left 21 km
20 Continue straight 21 km
21 Turn left onto Am Sändchen 293 m
22 Arrive onto Am Sändchen

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The return trip from Lienz to Cologne covers roughly the same distance, 56 km.

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How far is it from Cologne to Lienz?: The distance between Cologne and Lienz is 56 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cologne to Lienz?: The drive from Cologne to Lienz takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Cologne to Lienz?: The fastest route from Cologne to Lienz covers 56 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Lienz from Cologne?: Lienz lies roughly to the south-east of Cologne.
Which towns do you pass between Cologne and Lienz?: Towns on the route from Cologne to Lienz include Hürth, Bergisch Gladbach, Bonn, Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Cologne and Lienz?: Along the route from Cologne to Lienz you can fill up at Aral (24/7), Aral (24/7), Aral (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Cologne and Lienz?: Along the route from Cologne to Lienz you can stop for the night or service your van at Wohnmobilstellplatz Sportplatz Königswinter, Wohnmobilstellplatz Siebengebirgsblick.
Where can I stop to rest between Cologne and Lienz?: On the route from Cologne to Lienz you can take a break at rail & fresh WC.

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