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Pergamonmuseum (Pergamon Museum)
One of Berlin’s most famous museums on Museum Island, known for monumental antiquities including the Pergamon Altar collection displays and Near Eastern art. A major cultural highlight despite phased,
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
7 h 46 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
235 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lübeck to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lübeck to Berlin will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 4 buses that leave Lübeck for Berlin on Wed, Jun 17, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 235 km distance in an average of 7 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 12 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lübeck to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $260.
Distance: 146 miles (235 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price | $260 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lübeck to Berlin:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lübeck to Berlin costing on average $67 (€54).
A bus is $231 (€187) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lübeck to Berlin costing on average $260 (€210).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
Flight takes on average 4h 35m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€23) compared to roughly $49 (€40) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20 (€16). The journey takes 3h 37m versus 3h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
The table below shows live departures for Lübeck to Berlin buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich | 3h40 | 12:25 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich | 4h25 | 1:10 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich | 4h00 | 12:45 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich | 4h20 | 8:50 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich | 3h50 | 8:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:40 AM Lübeck | 3h20 | 4:00 AM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lübeck to Berlin run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 146 miles (235 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 146 miles (235 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 1:40 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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One of Berlin’s most famous museums on Museum Island, known for monumental antiquities including the Pergamon Altar collection displays and Near Eastern art. A major cultural highlight despite phased,
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Berlin’s most famous historic boulevard, lined with monumental buildings and key sights. A classic walk connecting Brandenburg Gate with Museum Island and the city’s historic core.
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Moderate for Western Europe. Groceries, transit, and casual meals are reasonable; hotels in central areas cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills, or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxis. Little or no tip for takeaway.
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