How to travel from Ulm to Lubeck, Germany

The distance between Ulm and Lubeck is around 739km (459 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Ulm to Lubeck by train, 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 Stuttgart Hbf then fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Lübeck Hbf.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train

Take the train to Mannheim Hbf, Goettingen then Hamburg Hbf and then to Lübeck Hbf.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)

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Drive

Drive to Lübeck.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance753km (468 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ulm and Lubeck

There are several options for getting from Ulm to Lubeck by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Ulm and Lubeck is around 739km (459 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 610km (379 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Ulm and Lubeck by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ulm to Lubeck is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Ulm and Lubeck, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ulm and Lubeck. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ulm to Lubeck. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mannheim Hbf, Goettingen and Hamburg Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity, ÖBB Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV, TGV inOui, Railjet and FlixTrain run train services between Ulm and Lubeck. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ulm and Lubeck. We recommend that you take the train to Stuttgart Hbf then fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Lübeck Hbf. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ulm to Lubeck. We recommend that you take the train to Stuttgart Hbf then fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Lübeck Hbf. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Ulm and Lubeck. The distance is around 753km (468 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ulm to Lubeck is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ulm and Lubeck

Transport options from Ulm to Lubeck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 45m
€220($220)
hourly739km (459 miles)
Train to Muenchen Hbf, plane4h 25m
€285($285)
every 30 mins864km (537 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, plane4h 30m
€230($230)
hourly756km (470 miles)
Train to Muenchen Hbf, plane5h 5m
€295($295)
hourly932km (579 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 55m
€220($220)
hourly842km (523 miles)
Train via Augsburg Hbf11h 10m
€105($105)
6 times a week1,152km (716 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€100($100)
on demand753km (468 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