How to travel from Lubeck to Bremerhaven, Germany

The distance between Lubeck and Bremerhaven is around 172km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lubeck to Bremerhaven by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BremerhavenLubeck if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then Bremen Hbf and then to Bremerhaven Hbf.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bremen Hauptbahnhof and then to Bremerhaven Hbf.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
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Drive

Drive to Bremerhaven.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance236km (147 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lubeck and Bremerhaven

There are several options for getting from Lubeck to Bremerhaven by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).

The distance between Lubeck and Bremerhaven is around 172km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 142km (89 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Lubeck and Bremerhaven by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lubeck to Bremerhaven is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lubeck and Bremerhaven. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lubeck to Bremerhaven. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf and Bremen Hbf. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, metronom, FlixTrain, NordWestBahn and EVB Elbe-Weser run train services between Lubeck and Bremerhaven. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Bremerhaven. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lubeck to Bremerhaven. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bremen Hauptbahnhof. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

FlixBus, VBN Verkehrsverbund Bremen/Niedersachsen and DB Bus run regular bus services between Lubeck and Bremerhaven. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 10m 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 Bremerhaven. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then Bremen Hbf and then to Bremerhaven Hbf. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Bremerhaven is Bremen Airport (BRE) (BRE) which is approximately 57km (35 miles) from Bremerhaven. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) 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 Bremerhaven. The distance is around 236km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lubeck to Bremerhaven is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).

How do I get from Lubeck to Bremerhaven

Compare travel optionsbetween Lubeck and Bremerhaven

Transport options from Lubeck to Bremerhaven
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
€42($42)
every 3 hours238km (148 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf2h 55m
€12($12)
hourly172km (107 miles)
Bus
4h 10m
€12($12)
4 times a day257km (160 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
€39($39)
on demand236km (147 miles)

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Airports near Bremerhaven

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

BRE
Bremen Airport (BRE)
International Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Bremerhaven
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Bremerhaven
LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Bremerhaven