How far is it from Cologne to Lingen?

The distance between Cologne and Lingen is 129 mi by road.

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

The drive from Cologne to Lingen takes approximately 2 h 10 min by car.

The fastest route from Cologne to Lingen covers 129 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 10 min.

Lingen lies roughly to the north of Cologne.

The drive from Cologne to Lingen mainly follows A 3, A 31. The longest single stretch is 69 mi on A 31.

Towns on the route from Cologne to Lingen include Bergisch Gladbach, Duisburg, Essen, Bad Bentheim.

Distance: 129 miDuration: 2 h 10 min

Driving from Cologne to Lingen takes about 2 h 10 min via A 31. The distance is 129 mi. The straight-line distance is 111 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Köln, Velbert, Essen, Eanske, Nordhorn. Driving directions

Driving directions39 · 129 mi

The return trip from Lingen to Cologne covers roughly the same distance, 129 mi.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Cologne to Lingen?: The distance between Cologne and Lingen is 129 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cologne to Lingen?: The drive from Cologne to Lingen takes approximately 2 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Cologne to Lingen?: The fastest route from Cologne to Lingen covers 129 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 10 min.
Which direction is Lingen from Cologne?: Lingen lies roughly to the north of Cologne.
Which roads does the route from Cologne to Lingen follow?: The drive from Cologne to Lingen mainly follows A 3, A 31. The longest single stretch is 69 mi on A 31.
Which towns do you pass between Cologne and Lingen?: Towns on the route from Cologne to Lingen include Bergisch Gladbach, Duisburg, Essen, Bad Bentheim.