How to travel from Hagen to Lubeck, Germany

The distance between Hagen and Lubeck is around 416km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Hagen 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 LubeckHagen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Lübeck Hbf.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train via Hamburg Hbf

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

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Lübeck Hbf/Am Retteich SEV.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Lübeck.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance416km (259 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hagen and Lubeck

There are several options for getting from Hagen to Lubeck by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Hagen and Lubeck is around 416km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 353km (219 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Hagen and Lubeck by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hagen to Lubeck is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Hagen and Lubeck, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hagen and Lubeck. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hagen to Lubeck. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Muenster(Westf)Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

National Express, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Regional and Swiss Railways run train services between Hagen and Lubeck. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Hagen and Lubeck. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hagen to Lubeck. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

FlixBus and VBN Verkehrsverbund Bremen/Niedersachsen run regular bus services between Hagen and Lubeck. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hagen to Lubeck. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Lübeck Hbf. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Hagen and Lubeck. The distance is around 416km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hagen to Lubeck is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hagen and Lubeck

Transport options from Hagen to Lubeck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 10m
€160($160)
hourly479km (298 miles)
Train to Koeln Messe/Deutz, plane3h 20m
€165($165)
hourly524km (325 miles)
Train to Koeln Messe/Deutz, plane4hrs
€350($350)
hourly723km (449 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf + 2 similar
3h 55m
€105($105)
every 3 hours426km (265 miles)
Train4h 10m
€95($95)
hourly430km (267 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf4h 20m
€200($200)
twice daily430km (267 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
€30($30)
once daily465km (289 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€69($69)
on demand416km (259 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