How to travel from Gottingen to Lubeck, Germany

The distance between Gottingen and Lubeck is around 306km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Gottingen to Lubeck by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Hamburg Hbf

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

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)

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Bus

Take the bus to Hanover central bus station and then to Lübeck.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Lübeck.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance324km (201 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gottingen and Lubeck

There are several options for getting from Gottingen to Lubeck by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €84 ($84).

The distance between Gottingen and Lubeck is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 264km (164 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Gottingen and Lubeck by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gottingen to Lubeck is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €84 ($84).

The cheapest way to travel between Gottingen and Lubeck, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gottingen and Lubeck. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Gottingen and Lubeck with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV and Urlaubs-Express run train services between Gottingen and Lubeck. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Gottingen and Lubeck. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gottingen to Lubeck. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hanover central bus station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

FlixBus, FlixBus-de and Radina VIP run regular bus services between Gottingen and Lubeck. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gottingen to Lubeck. We recommend that you take the train to Lübeck Hbf. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Gottingen and Lubeck. The distance is around 324km (201 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gottingen to Lubeck is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

How do I get from Gottingen to Lubeck

Compare travel optionsbetween Gottingen and Lubeck

Transport options from Gottingen to Lubeck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Hamburg Hbf + 3 similar
2h 40m
€84($84)
every 30 mins325km (202 miles)
Train2h 50m
€85($85)
4 times a day338km (210 miles)
Train via Lueneburg2h 50m
€78($78)
hourly306km (190 miles)
Train via Hamburg4h 40m
€135($135)
once a week397km (247 miles)
Bus
5hrs
€27($27)
4 times a week335km (208 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€43($43)
on demand324km (201 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