How to travel from Dresden to Lubeck, Germany

The distance between Dresden and Lubeck is around 464km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Dresden 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.

👋 Also check out LubeckDresden if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Dresden (DRS) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Lübeck Hbf.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Büchen and then to Lübeck Hbf.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to S Südkreuz Bhf and then to Lübeck.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Lübeck.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance502km (312 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dresden and Lubeck

There are several options for getting from Dresden to Lubeck by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).

The distance between Dresden and Lubeck is around 464km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 375km (233 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Dresden and Lubeck by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dresden to Lubeck is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €275 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Dresden and Lubeck, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dresden and Lubeck. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dresden to Lubeck. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Büchen. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, Czech Railways, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Regional and HVV run train services between Dresden and Lubeck. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Dresden and Lubeck. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dresden to Lubeck. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in S Südkreuz Bhf. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Dresden and Lubeck. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dresden to Lubeck. We recommend that you fly from Dresden (DRS) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Lübeck Hbf. instead which will take 3h 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 Dresden and Lubeck. The distance is around 502km (312 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dresden to Lubeck is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dresden and Lubeck

Transport options from Dresden to Lubeck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 45m
€275($275)
hourly1,030km (640 miles)
Fly to Bremen (BRE), train4h 15m
€335($335)
hourly914km (568 miles)
Fly to Hannover (HAJ), train4h 35m
€335($335)
hourly920km (572 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
€325($325)
hourly1,156km (718 miles)
Train to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, plane5h 20m
€300($300)
every 4 hours770km (478 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€110($110)
every 20 mins464km (289 miles)
Train via Buechen4h 30m
€38($38)
4 times a day468km (291 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
€35($35)
4 times a week497km (309 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€66($66)
on demand502km (312 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