How to travel from Marburg to Lubeck, Germany

The distance between Marburg and Lubeck is around 460km (286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Marburg to Lubeck 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 Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Lübeck Hbf.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
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Train via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe

Take the train to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe then Hamburg Hbf and then to Lübeck Hbf.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lübeck Hbf/Am Retteich SEV.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Lübeck.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance460km (286 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marburg and Lubeck

There are several options for getting from Marburg to Lubeck by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €305 ($305).

The distance between Marburg and Lubeck is around 460km (286 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 364km (226 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Marburg and Lubeck by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marburg to Lubeck is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €305 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Marburg and Lubeck, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marburg and Lubeck. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marburg to Lubeck. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Hamburg Hbf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH and FlixTrain run train services between Marburg and Lubeck. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Marburg and Lubeck. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marburg and Lubeck with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Marburg and Lubeck. Buses run once daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marburg to Lubeck. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Lübeck Hbf. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Lubeck is Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Lubeck. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) 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 Marburg and Lubeck. The distance is around 460km (286 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marburg to Lubeck is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marburg and Lubeck

Transport options from Marburg to Lubeck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 30m
€305($305)
every 3 hours593km (368 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, plane4h 10m
€255($255)
every 3 hours620km (385 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, plane4h 30m
€195($195)
every 3 hours705km (438 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, plane5hrs
€280($280)
every 3 hours640km (398 miles)
Train via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe + 1 similar
4h 30m
€77($77)
every 4 hours469km (291 miles)
Train4h 45m
€110($110)
every 4 hours483km (300 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€30($30)
once daily588km (366 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€76($76)
on demand460km (286 miles)

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Airports near Lubeck

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

LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Lubeck
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Lubeck
BRE
Bremen Airport (BRE)
International Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Lubeck