How to travel from Lubeck to Bonn, Germany

The distance between Lubeck and Bonn is around 460km (286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lubeck to Bonn 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 BonnLubeck if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Cologne Bonn (CGN).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg central bus station and then to Cologne Airport CGN.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to Bonn.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance512km (318 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lubeck and Bonn

There are several options for getting from Lubeck to Bonn by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Lubeck and Bonn is around 460km (286 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 425km (264 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Lubeck and Bonn by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lubeck to Bonn is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Lubeck and Bonn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lubeck and Bonn. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lubeck to Bonn. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and FlixTrain run train services between Lubeck and Bonn. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5hrs, 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 Lubeck and Bonn. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lubeck to Bonn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg central bus station and Cologne Airport CGN. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Lubeck and Bonn. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lubeck to Bonn. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Cologne Bonn (CGN). instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Bonn is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Bonn. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) 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 Lubeck and Bonn. The distance is around 512km (318 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lubeck to Bonn is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lubeck and Bonn

Transport options from Lubeck to Bonn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 35m
€185($185)
every 30 mins460km (286 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane3h 10m
€180($180)
every 3 hours497km (309 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane3h 30m
€205($205)
every 30 mins639km (397 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€125($125)
5 times a day543km (338 miles)
Train to Bonn Hbf5h 15m
€46($46)
twice a week543km (338 miles)
Bus
8h 50m
€38($38)
5 times a week578km (359 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€68($68)
on demand512km (318 miles)

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Airports near Bonn

The following major airports near Bonn offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Bonn
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Bonn
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Bonn