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Schifffahrtsmuseum Kiel
Maritime museum in a former fish auction hall. Highlights Kiel's naval, shipping, and harbor history in an atmospheric waterfront setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
CHF34
Average ticket price on Sep 20
CHF34
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 27 m
Trains on Sep 20
5
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lübeck to Kiel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lübeck to Kiel will cost around CHF34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF34.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 5 trains from Lübeck to Kiel, including 3 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 46 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.
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82170Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lübeck to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF8 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF8, while a train costs an average of CHF34.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF34 Average price | CHF8 Average price Cheapest | CHF12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m 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 to Kiel:
A bus is CHF26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lübeck to Kiel costing on average CHF34.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 18m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (1h 18m by train vs 1h 21m by car). Tickets start at around CHF34 compared to roughly CHF12 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 erixx, Erixx.
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 to Kiel trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21042 | 6:00 AM Lübeck Hbf | 1h16 | 7:16 AM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11405 · 11244+ 82164 | 6:09 AM Lübeck Hbf | 1h43 | 7:52 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21052 | 6:28 AM Lübeck Hbf | 1h28 | 7:56 AM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
21004 | 7:06 AM Lübeck Hbf | 1h10 | 8:16 AM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
11407 · 11256+ 82166 | 7:09 AM Lübeck Hbf | 1h44 | 8:53 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21054 | 7:28 AM Lübeck Hbf | 1h28 | 8:56 AM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
21006 | 8:06 AM Lübeck Hbf | 1h10 | 9:16 AM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
21056 | 8:28 AM Lübeck Hbf | 1h28 | 9:56 AM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
21008 | 9:06 AM Lübeck Hbf | 1h10 | 10:16 AM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
21058 | 9:28 AM Lübeck Hbf | 1h28 | 10:56 AM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
21010 | 10:06 AM Lübeck Hbf | 1h10 | 11:16 AM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
21012 | 11:06 AM Lübeck Hbf | 1h10 | 12:16 PM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
21062 | 11:28 AM Lübeck Hbf | 1h28 | 12:56 PM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
21014 | 12:06 PM Lübeck Hbf | 1h10 | 1:16 PM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
21064 | 12:28 PM Lübeck Hbf | 1h28 | 1:56 PM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
21016 | 1:06 PM Lübeck Hbf | 1h10 | 2:16 PM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
21066 | 1:28 PM Lübeck Hbf | 1h28 | 2:56 PM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
21018 | 2:06 PM Lübeck Hbf | 1h10 | 3:16 PM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
21068 | 2:28 PM Lübeck Hbf | 1h28 | 3:56 PM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
21020 | 3:06 PM Lübeck Hbf | 1h10 | 4:16 PM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
21070 | 3:28 PM Lübeck Hbf | 1h28 | 4:56 PM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
21022 | 4:06 PM Lübeck Hbf | 1h10 | 5:16 PM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lübeck to Kiel run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF34 but you can travel from only CHF6 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:13, the last at 11:11. The fastest train covers the 38 miles (62 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 38 miles (62 km) |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF34 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 6:13 AM |
Last train 11:11 AM |
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Discover the best of Kiel — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kiel trip today.
Maritime museum in a former fish auction hall. Highlights Kiel's naval, shipping, and harbor history in an atmospheric waterfront setting.
Open-air museum site near Kiel with historic rural buildings and cultural exhibitions. Worth visiting for regional architecture and traditions.
Art museum of Kiel University with European paintings, prints, and sculptures. A strong stop for classical and modern art near the fjord.
Kiel's central waterfront promenade. Ideal for harbor walks, ferry watching, events, and easy access to shops and maritime sights.
Canal-side viewing area in Holtenau for watching ships enter and leave the Kiel Canal. One of the city's best free maritime viewpoints.
Main pedestrian shopping street linking central Kiel highlights. A practical and lively place to explore the rebuilt city center.
Smoked eel from the Baltic region, traditionally served simply to highlight local fishing heritage and the salty coastal flavor of Schleswig-Holstein.
A hearty northern German stew of pears, beans, and bacon, loved in Schleswig-Holstein for its sweet-salty mix and late-summer harvest tradition.
Kale slow-cooked with sausage or pork, a classic winter dish across northern Germany and a staple of cold-season gatherings in Kiel.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining with modern regional cuisine, refined tasting menus, and polished service in a special-occasion setting.
Historic waterside restaurant known for northern German seafood and local classics in a traditional harbor atmosphere.
Established harbor restaurant focused on fish and maritime specialties, with panoramic fjord views and a polished but relaxed feel.
Moderate for Germany: hotels can rise in summer, but dining and local transit are usually reasonable for a port city.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is common. Tip taxi drivers by rounding up, and leave small change at cafes.
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Kiel Hbf -> Kiel City Center
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lübeck to Kiel 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 Kiel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lübeck to Kiel trains use the Lübeck Hbf to Kiel Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Lübeck and Kiel 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 Strand is 16 km from Lübeck city centre. Public transport options include:
Lübeck-Travemünde Strand 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, Strandoase, Ostsee Lounge
Wi-Fi is available at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand. ATMs are available at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand.
Ticket office support is available at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand. Information desks are available at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand.
Luggage storage is available at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand.
Nearby hotels include Grand SPA Resort A-ROSA Travemünde, Atlantic Grand Hotel Travemünde, Seeschlößchen, Deutscher Kaiser.
Kiel 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: MUM&DAD, Lunatique, McDonald's, Campus Suite
Wi-Fi is available at Kiel Hbf. ATMs are available at Kiel Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Kiel Hbf. Information desks are available at Kiel Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Kiel Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kiel Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kiel Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kiel Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Wiking, Hotel Berliner Hof Kiel, Astor, InterCityHotel Kiel.
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