How to travel from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) to Hamburg, Germany

The distance between Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) and Hamburg is around 71km (44 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 45min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) to Hamburg by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HamburgLuebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf.

  • Duration54min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated by

HVV

+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof and then to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €8($8)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Hamburg.

  • Duration45min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

Lübecker Minicar

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Drive

Drive to Hamburg.

  • Duration45min
  • Distance73km (45 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) and Hamburg

There are several options for getting from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) to Hamburg by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 45min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) and Hamburg is around 71km (44 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 54km (34 miles)

It takes around 54min to get from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) and Hamburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 45min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) to Hamburg is to take a taxi which takes around 45min and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) and Hamburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) and Hamburg. It typically takes around 54min and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) to Hamburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lübeck Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 54min.

HVV, Deutsche Bahn Regional and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) and Hamburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 54min, 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 Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) and Hamburg. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) to Hamburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

Stadtverkehr Lübeck Gmbh and FlixBus run regular bus services between Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) and Hamburg. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Hamburg from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) is to take a taxi which will take 45min and cost around €240 ($240).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) to Hamburg. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf. instead which will take 54min.

The closest major airport to Hamburg is Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Hamburg. Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) and Bremen Airport (BRE) (BRE) 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 Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) and Hamburg. The distance is around 73km (45 miles) by road and it will take around 45min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) to Hamburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 54min and will usually cost around €17 ($17).

How do I get from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) to Hamburg

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Transport options from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) to Hamburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
54min
€17($17)
hourly71km (44 miles)
Bus
1h 30m
€8($8)
every 3 hours73km (45 miles)
Taxi
45min
€240($240)
on demand73km (45 miles)
Drive
45min
€10($10)
on demand73km (45 miles)

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Airports near Hamburg

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

HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Hamburg
LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Hamburg
BRE
Bremen Airport (BRE)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Hamburg