How to travel from Nuremburg to Lubeck, Germany

The distance between Nuremburg and Lubeck is around 548km (340 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nuremburg 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Lübeck Hbf.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

Take the train to Luebeck Hbf.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lübeck.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Lübeck.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance680km (423 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nuremburg and Lubeck

There are several options for getting from Nuremburg to Lubeck by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Nuremburg and Lubeck is around 548km (340 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 491km (305 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Nuremburg and Lubeck by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nuremburg to Lubeck is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Nuremburg and Lubeck, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nuremburg and Lubeck. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nuremburg and Lubeck with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 5h 5m.

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

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nuremburg and Lubeck with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 9h 40m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Nuremburg and Lubeck. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nuremburg to Lubeck. We recommend that you fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Lübeck Hbf. instead which will take 2h 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 Nuremburg and Lubeck. The distance is around 680km (423 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nuremburg to Lubeck is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nuremburg and Lubeck

Transport options from Nuremburg to Lubeck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 30m
€190($190)
every 30 mins548km (340 miles)
Train to München Hbf, plane4h 15m
€290($290)
every 30 mins887km (551 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€220($220)
every 30 mins721km (448 miles)
Train to Stuttgart Hbf, plane5hrs
€260($260)
every 4 hours847km (526 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 5m
€150($150)
4 times a day653km (406 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf5h 25m
€155($155)
every 30 mins653km (406 miles)
Bus
9h 40m
€40($40)
4 times a week691km (430 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€90($90)
on demand680km (423 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