How to travel from Lubeck to Heidelberg, Germany

The distance between Lubeck and Heidelberg is around 575km (357 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Lubeck to Heidelberg 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 Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train via Hamburg Hbf

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

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Bus

Take the bus to Hanover central bus station and then to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Drive

Drive to Heidelberg.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance635km (395 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lubeck and Heidelberg

There are several options for getting from Lubeck to Heidelberg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 9h 10m. 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 Lubeck and Heidelberg is around 575km (357 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 514km (320 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Lubeck and Heidelberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lubeck to Heidelberg 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 Lubeck and Heidelberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lubeck and Heidelberg. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lubeck to Heidelberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Mannheim Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV, Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Lubeck and Heidelberg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Heidelberg. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lubeck to Heidelberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hanover central bus station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Lubeck and Heidelberg. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 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 Heidelberg. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Heidelberg is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Heidelberg. Baden-Airpark (FKB) (FKB) and Stuttgart Airport (STR) (STR) 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 Heidelberg. The distance is around 635km (395 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 Lubeck to Heidelberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lubeck and Heidelberg

Transport options from Lubeck to Heidelberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3hrs
€190($190)
every 30 mins575km (357 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane3h 40m
€300($300)
hourly603km (375 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane3h 40m
€240($240)
every 3 hours738km (458 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane3h 60m
€250($250)
hourly687km (427 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane4h 5m
€320($320)
every 30 mins609km (378 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane4h 35m
€225($225)
hourly722km (449 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf + 1 similar
5h 30m
€155($155)
every 4 hours660km (410 miles)
Train5h 40m
€165($165)
hourly661km (411 miles)
Bus
9h 10m
€44($44)
4 times a week664km (413 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€84($84)
on demand635km (395 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Heidelberg

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

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Heidelberg
FKB
Baden-Airpark (FKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
83km (51 miles) from Heidelberg
STR
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Heidelberg