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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for extraordinary detail and broad appeal to adults and children.
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
44 m
Average duration
44 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg 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 Hamburg Hbf will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 17 trains that leave Lübeck Hbf for Hamburg Hbf on Sun, Jun 21, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 44 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 44 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.
ICE 2074+
21111
11469
11417
11471
11419
11417
11419
11411
11409
11415Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 53m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (40m by train vs 50m by car). Tickets start at around $32 (€26) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11419 | 1:09 PM Lübeck Hbf | 0h44 | 1:53 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11471 | 1:37 PM Lübeck Hbf | 0h48 | 2:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11421 | 2:09 PM Lübeck Hbf | 0h44 | 2:53 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11473 | 2:37 PM Lübeck Hbf | 0h48 | 3:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11423 | 3:09 PM Lübeck Hbf | 0h44 | 3:53 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11475 | 3:37 PM Lübeck Hbf | 0h48 | 4:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11425 | 4:09 PM Lübeck Hbf | 0h44 | 4:53 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11477 | 4:37 PM Lübeck Hbf | 0h48 | 5:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11427 | 5:09 PM Lübeck Hbf | 0h44 | 5:53 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11479 | 5:37 PM Lübeck Hbf | 0h48 | 6:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11429 | 6:09 PM Lübeck Hbf | 0h44 | 6:53 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11481 | 6:37 PM Lübeck Hbf | 0h48 | 7:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11431 | 7:09 PM Lübeck Hbf | 0h44 | 7:53 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
21131+ ICE 706 | Delayed 7:10 PM Lübeck Hbf | 1h11 | 6:33 PM 6:33 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11483 | 7:37 PM Lübeck Hbf | 0h48 | 8:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11433 | 8:09 PM Lübeck Hbf | 0h44 | 8:53 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11485 | 8:37 PM Lübeck Hbf | 0h48 | 9:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11435 | 9:09 PM Lübeck Hbf | 0h44 | 9:53 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11487 | 9:37 PM Lübeck Hbf | 0h48 | 10:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11437 | 10:09 PM Lübeck Hbf | 0h44 | 10:53 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11489 | 10:37 PM Lübeck Hbf | 0h48 | 11:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11439 | 11:09 PM Lübeck Hbf | 0h44 | 11:53 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
93552+ ICE 702 | Delayed 11:10 PM Lübeck Hbf | 1h11 | 10:34 PM 10:34 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
11405 | 6:09 AM Lübeck Hbf | 0h44 | 6:53 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4330+ 21105 | 6:10 AM Lübeck Hbf | 1h28 | 7:38 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11407 | 7:09 AM Lübeck Hbf | 0h44 | 7:53 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11459 | 7:37 AM Lübeck Hbf | 0h48 | 8:25 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11409 | 8:09 AM Lübeck Hbf | 0h44 | 8:53 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11461 | 8:37 AM Lübeck Hbf | 0h48 | 9:25 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11411 | 9:09 AM Lübeck Hbf | 0h44 | 9:53 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2074+ 21111 | Delayed 8:00 AM 9:10 AMLübeck Hbf | 1h11 | 10:21 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11463 | 9:37 AM Lübeck Hbf | 0h48 | 10:25 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11413 | 10:09 AM Lübeck Hbf | 0h44 | 10:53 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11465 | 10:37 AM Lübeck Hbf | 0h48 | 11:25 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11415 | 11:09 AM Lübeck Hbf | 0h44 | 11:53 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11467 | 11:37 AM Lübeck Hbf | 0h48 | 12:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11417 | 12:09 PM Lübeck Hbf | 0h44 | 12:53 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11469 | 12:37 PM Lübeck Hbf | 0h48 | 1:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf run on average 1 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:53, the last at 16:53. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (56 km) distance in 39m.
Distance 34 miles (56 km) |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 8:53 AM |
Last train 4:53 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg Airport. Use this guide to compare Lübeck Hbf and Hamburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lübeck Hbf is 1 km from Lübeck city centre. Public transport options include:
Lübeck Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: MyWaffel, McDonald's, Cafe Maret, Café Brazil
Wi-Fi is available at Lübeck Hbf. ATMs are available at Lübeck Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Lübeck Hbf. Information desks are available at Lübeck Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Lübeck Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lübeck Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lübeck Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lübeck Hbf.
Nearby hotels include LIHO, Mercure, Hotel Stadt Lübeck, Hotel an der Marienkirche.
Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen is 15 km from Lübeck city centre. Public transport options include:
Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: TEATIME, Café Marleen, Niederegger, Landungsbrücken
Wi-Fi is available at Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen. ATMs are available at Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen.
Ticket office support is available at Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen. Information desks are available at Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen.
Luggage storage is available at Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen.
Nearby hotels include Grand SPA Resort A-ROSA Travemünde, Deutscher Kaiser, Lili Marleen, Hotel Soldwisch.
Lübeck St Jürgen is 3 km from Lübeck city centre. Public transport options include:
Lübeck St Jürgen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Campus Kebab, Bierhaus, Jahn-Stuben, Kleines Steakhouse
Wi-Fi is available at Lübeck St Jürgen. ATMs are available at Lübeck St Jürgen.
Ticket office support is available at Lübeck St Jürgen. Information desks are available at Lübeck St Jürgen.
Luggage storage is available at Lübeck St Jürgen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lübeck St Jürgen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lübeck St Jürgen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lübeck St Jürgen.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ideal.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
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