How to travel from Darmstadt to Lubeck, Germany

The distance between Darmstadt and Lubeck is around 513km (319 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Darmstadt 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Lübeck Hbf.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Lübeck Hbf.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hannover Central Bus Station and then to Lübeck Hbf/Am Retteich SEV.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Lübeck.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance581km (361 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Darmstadt and Lubeck

There are several options for getting from Darmstadt to Lubeck by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).

The distance between Darmstadt and Lubeck is around 513km (319 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 465km (289 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Darmstadt and Lubeck by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Darmstadt to Lubeck is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €290 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Darmstadt and Lubeck, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Darmstadt and Lubeck. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Darmstadt to Lubeck. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Darmstadt and Lubeck. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Darmstadt and Lubeck. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Darmstadt to Lubeck. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt and Hannover Central Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Union Ivkoni and FlixBus run regular bus services between Darmstadt and Lubeck. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Darmstadt to Lubeck. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Lübeck Hbf. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Darmstadt and Lubeck. The distance is around 581km (361 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darmstadt to Lubeck is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Darmstadt and Lubeck

Transport options from Darmstadt to Lubeck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
2h 45m
€290($290)
hourly513km (319 miles)
Fly to Bremen (BRE), train3h 25m
€265($265)
every 3 hours541km (336 miles)
Train to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, Fly3h 30m
€245($245)
every 3 hours757km (471 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
€225($225)
every 3 hours798km (496 miles)
Fly to Hannover (HAJ), train4h 15m
€265($265)
hourly561km (349 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€130($130)
hourly588km (365 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
€33($33)
5 times a week598km (372 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€95($95)
on demand581km (361 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