How to travel from Lubeck to Leverkusen, Germany

The distance between Lubeck and Leverkusen is around 455km (282 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lubeck to Leverkusen 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 to Hamburg Hbf, Fly

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

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

Take the train to Duisburg Hbf and then to Leverkusen Mitte.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Leverkusen Wiesdorf Mitte Bf.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Drive

Drive to Leverkusen.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance472km (293 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lubeck and Leverkusen

There are several options for getting from Lubeck to Leverkusen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Lubeck and Leverkusen is around 455km (282 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 402km (250 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Lubeck and Leverkusen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lubeck to Leverkusen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Lubeck and Leverkusen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lubeck and Leverkusen. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lubeck to Leverkusen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Duisburg Hbf. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn, National Express, Abellio, TRI Train Rental GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regional and FlixTrain run train services between Lubeck and Leverkusen. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Leverkusen. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lubeck to Leverkusen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

FlixBus and VBN Verkehrsverbund Bremen/Niedersachsen run regular bus services between Lubeck and Leverkusen. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 55m 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 Leverkusen. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Leverkusen Mitte. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Leverkusen is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Leverkusen. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) 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 Leverkusen. The distance is around 472km (293 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lubeck to Leverkusen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lubeck and Leverkusen

Transport options from Lubeck to Leverkusen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Hamburg Hbf, Fly + 2 similar
2h 40m
€160($160)
hourly465km (289 miles)
Train and Plane2h 50m
€160($160)
hourly455km (282 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane3h 25m
€345($345)
hourly665km (413 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
€105($105)
6 times a week483km (300 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf5hrs
€110($110)
every 3 hours506km (314 miles)
Bus
7h 55m
€32($32)
twice daily529km (329 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€78($78)
on demand472km (293 miles)

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Airports near Leverkusen

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

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Leverkusen
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
31km (20 miles) from Leverkusen
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Leverkusen