How to travel from Lubeck to Munich, Germany

The distance between Lubeck and Munich is around 711km (442 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lubeck to Munich 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 Munich (MUC).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Train

Take the train to Muenchen Hbf.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)

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Bus

Take the bus to Munich central bus station.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Munich.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance850km (528 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lubeck and Munich

There are several options for getting from Lubeck to Munich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 12hrs. 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 €235 ($235).

The distance between Lubeck and Munich is around 711km (442 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 640km (398 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Lubeck and Munich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lubeck to Munich is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Lubeck and Munich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lubeck and Munich. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lubeck and Munich with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 6h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and FlixTrain run train services between Lubeck and Munich. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Munich. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lubeck and Munich with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 12hrs.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Lubeck and Munich. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12hrs 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 Munich. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Munich (MUC). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Munich is Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Munich. Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) and Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) 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 Munich. The distance is around 850km (528 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lubeck to Munich is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lubeck and Munich

Transport options from Lubeck to Munich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3hrs
€235($235)
every 30 mins711km (442 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane3h 45m
€250($250)
hourly779km (484 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane4h 5m
€270($270)
every 30 mins757km (470 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
€190($190)
every 20 mins824km (512 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf11hrs
€79($79)
once daily1,123km (698 miles)
Bus
12hrs
€50($50)
4 times a week859km (534 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€110($110)
on demand850km (528 miles)

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Airports near Munich

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

MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Munich
FMM
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Munich
NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Munich