How to travel from Berchtesgaden to Lubeck, Germany

The distance between Berchtesgaden and Lubeck is around 789km (490 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Berchtesgaden to Lubeck by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Bayerisch Gmain, plane

Take the train to Bayerisch Gmain then fly from Salzburg (SZG) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Lübeck Hbf.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and then to Luebeck Hbf.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)

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Bus

Take the bus to Zob and then to Lübeck.

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Lübeck.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance981km (609 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berchtesgaden and Lubeck

There are several options for getting from Berchtesgaden to Lubeck by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Berchtesgaden and Lubeck is around 789km (490 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 712km (443 miles)

It takes around 8h 50m to get from Berchtesgaden and Lubeck by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berchtesgaden to Lubeck is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Berchtesgaden and Lubeck, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berchtesgaden and Lubeck. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berchtesgaden to Lubeck. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Freilassing and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

Transdev, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Intercity, Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regional and HVV run train services between Berchtesgaden and Lubeck. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 8h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Berchtesgaden and Lubeck. It typically takes around 14h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Berchtesgaden to Lubeck. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ginzkeyplatz, Salzburg South and Zob. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 45m.

FlixBus-de and FlixBus run regular bus services between Berchtesgaden and Lubeck. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 14h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berchtesgaden to Lubeck. We recommend that you take the train to Muenchen Ost then fly from Munich (MUC) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Lübeck Hbf. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Lubeck is Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Lubeck. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Bremen Airport (BRE) (BRE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Berchtesgaden and Lubeck. The distance is around 981km (609 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berchtesgaden to Lubeck is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Transport options from Berchtesgaden to Lubeck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Bayerisch Gmain, plane + 4 similar
3h 20m
€165($165)
every 3 hours789km (490 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
€235($235)
hourly878km (546 miles)
Train to Innsbruck Hbf, plane5h 40m
€245($245)
every 2 hours1,019km (633 miles)
Train to Muenchen Ost, plane5h 55m
€245($245)
hourly946km (588 miles)
Train to Muenchen Ost, plane6h 10m
€265($265)
hourly923km (574 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 50m
€190($190)
4 times a day997km (620 miles)
Train via Lueneburg10h 40m
€210($210)
twice daily983km (611 miles)
Bus
14h 45m
€50($50)
4 times a week1,027km (638 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€130($130)
on demand981km (609 miles)

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Airports near Lubeck

The following major airports near Lubeck offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Lubeck
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Lubeck
BRE
Bremen Airport (BRE)
International Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Lubeck