How to travel from Berlin to Lubeck, Germany

The distance between Berlin and Lubeck is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Berlin 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

Take the train to Büchen and then to Lübeck Hbf.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lübeck.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Lübeck Hbf.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Lübeck.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance277km (172 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Lubeck

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Lubeck by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €71 ($71).

The distance between Berlin and Lubeck is around 277km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 234km (146 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Berlin and Lubeck by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Lubeck is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €71 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Lubeck, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Lubeck. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berlin to Lubeck. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Büchen. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Deutsche Bahn, Czech Railways, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV, ODEG and Polregio run train services between Berlin and Lubeck. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Berlin and Lubeck. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Lubeck with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Lubeck. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Lubeck. We recommend that you fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Lübeck Hbf. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Berlin and Lubeck. The distance is around 277km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Lubeck is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €71 ($71).

How do I get from Berlin to Lubeck

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Lubeck

Transport options from Berlin to Lubeck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
€71($71)
every 4 hours287km (179 miles)
Train via Bad Kleinen3h 45m
€48($48)
hourly287km (178 miles)
Bus
3h 25m
€18($18)
every 4 hours277km (172 miles)
Plane and Train
4h 5m
€185($185)
hourly946km (588 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€37($37)
on demand277km (172 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