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.
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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Take the train to Büchen and then to Lübeck Hbf.
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Take the bus to Lübeck.
Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Lübeck Hbf.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 20m | €71($71) | every 4 hours | 287km (179 miles) |
Train via Bad Kleinen | 3h 45m | €48($48) | hourly | 287km (178 miles) |
Bus | 3h 25m | €18($18) | every 4 hours | 277km (172 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 5m | €185($185) | hourly | 946km (588 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | €37($37) | on demand | 277km (172 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lubeck offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.