How to travel from Leipzig to Lubeck, Germany

The distance between Leipzig and Lubeck is around 430km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Leipzig 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 LubeckLeipzig if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Lübeck Hbf.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
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Train via Hamburg Hbf

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)

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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin - ZOB and then to Lübeck Hbf/Am Retteich SEV.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
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Drive

Drive to Lübeck.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance430km (267 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leipzig and Lubeck

There are several options for getting from Leipzig to Lubeck by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 6h 20m. 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 €285 ($285).

The distance between Leipzig and Lubeck is around 430km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 303km (188 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Leipzig to Lubeck is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Leipzig and Lubeck, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leipzig and Lubeck. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leipzig 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 3h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Leipzig and Lubeck. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Leipzig and Lubeck. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Leipzig to Lubeck. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Berlin - ZOB. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Blablabus, FlixBus-de and FlixBus run regular bus services between Leipzig and Lubeck. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leipzig to Lubeck. We recommend that you fly from Leipzig (LEJ) 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 Leipzig and Lubeck. The distance is around 430km (267 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leipzig to Lubeck is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Leipzig and Lubeck

Transport options from Leipzig to Lubeck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 45m
€285($285)
every 30 mins1,037km (644 miles)
Fly to Bremen (BRE), train4hrs
€345($345)
hourly831km (516 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€305($305)
hourly1,140km (709 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf + 1 similar
3h 45m
€125($125)
twice a week515km (320 miles)
Train3h 50m
€125($125)
hourly515km (320 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
€12($12)
once daily465km (289 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€57($57)
on demand430km (267 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