How to travel from Heidelberg to Lubeck, Germany

The distance between Heidelberg and Lubeck is around 574km (357 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Heidelberg 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Lübeck Hbf.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Hamburg central bus station then take the train to Lübeck Hbf.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Lübeck.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance635km (394 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Heidelberg and Lubeck

There are several options for getting from Heidelberg to Lubeck by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Heidelberg and Lubeck is around 574km (357 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 514km (320 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Heidelberg and Lubeck by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Heidelberg to Lubeck is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Heidelberg and Lubeck, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Heidelberg and Lubeck. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Heidelberg to Lubeck. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regional and HVV run train services between Heidelberg and Lubeck. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Heidelberg and Lubeck. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Lübeck Hbf. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Heidelberg to Lubeck. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Lübeck Hbf. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Heidelberg and Lubeck. The distance is around 635km (394 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heidelberg to Lubeck is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Heidelberg and Lubeck

Transport options from Heidelberg to Lubeck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3hrs
€190($190)
every 30 mins574km (357 miles)
Train to Stuttgart Hbf, plane3h 25m
€215($215)
every 4 hours738km (458 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, plane3h 35m
€300($300)
hourly603km (374 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, plane3h 55m
€320($320)
every 30 mins609km (378 miles)
Train to Siegburg Bf, plane3h 60m
€245($245)
hourly682km (424 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
€145($145)
every 3 hours643km (400 miles)
Train via Goettingen5h 35m
€170($170)
hourly661km (410 miles)
Bus and Train
10hrs
€54($54)
once daily738km (459 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€84($84)
on demand635km (394 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