The distance between Erfurt and Lubeck is around 452km (281 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Erfurt to Lubeck by train, 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 Halle(Saale)Hbf then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Lübeck Hbf.
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Take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Lübeck Hbf.
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There are several options for getting from Erfurt to Lubeck by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €145 ($145) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).
The distance between Erfurt and Lubeck is around 452km (281 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 322km (200 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Erfurt and Lubeck by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Erfurt to Lubeck is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).
The cheapest way to travel between Erfurt and Lubeck, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €145 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Erfurt and Lubeck. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Erfurt to Lubeck. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Erfurt and Lubeck. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Erfurt and Lubeck. We recommend that you take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Lübeck Hbf. instead which will take 4h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Erfurt to Lubeck. We recommend that you take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Lübeck Hbf. instead which will take 4h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Erfurt and Lubeck. The distance is around 452km (281 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Erfurt to Lubeck is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 15m | €320($320) | every 30 mins | 1,128km (701 miles) |
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, plane | 4h 45m | €225($225) | hourly | 752km (467 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 40m | €145($145) | hourly | 631km (392 miles) |
Train via Hamburg Hbf | 4h 40m | €145($145) | twice a week | 631km (392 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | €60($60) | on demand | 452km (281 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lubeck offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.