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Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Temporary presentation linked to the Pergamon collection, featuring immersive displays and ancient art on Museum Island.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$117
Fastest journey
2 h 41 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
234 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lübeck Hbf to Berlin Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lübeck Hbf to Berlin Hbf will cost around $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
It's difficult to get from Lübeck Hbf to Berlin Hbf without transferring at least once.
ICE 703+
21143
11403 · ICE 505
11407 · ICE 507
11413 · RJ 383
11457 · ICE 91
ICE 707+
21111
ICE 703+
21143
11403 · ICE 505
11407 · ICE 507
11405 · RJ 173Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lübeck Hbf to Berlin Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 145 miles (234 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lübeck Hbf to Berlin Hbf:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lübeck Hbf to Berlin Hbf costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Berlin Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
The journey is about 10m faster (2h 46m by train vs 2h 56m by car) and roughly $8 (€7) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($40 (€33) vs $49 (€40)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lübeck Hbf to Berlin Hbf trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
90093+ ICE 703 | Delayed 5:10 AM Lübeck Hbf | 2h41 | 6:18 AM 6:18 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11405 · ICE 91 | Delayed 6:09 AM Lübeck Hbf | 3h42 | 8:06 AM 8:06 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
21105+ 4333 · 68923 · ICE 91 | Delayed 6:10 AM Lübeck Hbf | 3h41 | 8:06 AM 8:06 AMBerlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
11407 · ICE 507 | Delayed 7:09 AM Lübeck Hbf | 3h13 | 8:37 AM 8:37 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11409 · RJ 175 | Delayed 8:09 AM Lübeck Hbf | 2h42 | 9:06 AM 9:06 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
21111+ ICE 707 | Delayed 9:10 AM Lübeck Hbf | 2h41 | 10:06 AM 10:06 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
52358+ ICE 1205 | Delayed 11:10 AM Lübeck Hbf | 2h41 | 12:06 PM 12:06 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11467 · RJ 177 | Delayed 11:37 AM Lübeck Hbf | 3h14 | 1:06 PM 1:06 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
21119+ ICE 801 | Delayed 1:10 PM Lübeck Hbf | 2h41 | 2:06 PM 2:06 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
21123+ ICE 803 | Delayed 3:10 PM Lübeck Hbf | 2h40 | 4:05 PM 4:05 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11475 · RJ 179 | Delayed 3:37 PM Lübeck Hbf | 3h13 | 5:05 PM 5:05 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11427 · ICE 607 | Delayed 5:09 PM Lübeck Hbf | 3h13 | 6:37 PM 6:37 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11429 · ICE 873 | Delayed 6:09 PM Lübeck Hbf | 3h15 | 7:39 PM 7:39 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
21131+ ICE 807 | Delayed 7:10 PM Lübeck Hbf | 2h41 | 8:06 PM 8:06 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
21135+ ICE 809 | Delayed 9:10 PM Lübeck Hbf | 2h41 | 10:06 PM 10:06 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11487 · RJ 479 | Delayed 9:37 PM Lübeck Hbf | 3h16 | 11:08 PM 11:08 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Lübeck Hbf to Berlin Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 15:02. The fastest train covers the 145 miles (234 km) distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 145 miles (234 km) |
Average train duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 6:02 AM |
Last train 3:02 PM |
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