- Must visit
Holstentor Museum
Museum inside Lübeck's famous gate, presenting the city's Hanseatic history and fortifications. Essential for context before exploring the old town.
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€24
Fastest journey
4 h 38 m
Average duration
4 h 49 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stralsund to Lübeck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stralsund to Lübeck will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 3 trains that leave Stralsund for Lübeck on Wed, Aug 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 4 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 38 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 4 h 54 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 Stralsund to Lübeck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€28 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m 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 Stralsund to Lübeck:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stralsund to Lübeck costing on average €28.
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 3m.
Tickets start at around €28 compared to roughly €29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €0.81. The journey takes 3h 3m versus 2h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Stralsund to Lübeck trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:02 AM Stralsund | 4h54 | 11:56 AM Lübeck | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:02 AM Stralsund | 4h54 | 12:56 PM Lübeck | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Stralsund to Lübeck run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €17 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 21:03. The fastest train covers the 101 miles (164 km) distance in 2h 59m.
Distance 101 miles (164 km) |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 59m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 9:03 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
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Discover the best of Lübeck — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lübeck trip today.
Museum inside Lübeck's famous gate, presenting the city's Hanseatic history and fortifications. Essential for context before exploring the old town.
Outstanding museum on Hanseatic trade and Lübeck's global medieval role, housed in a former monastery. Rich exhibits make it a top cultural stop.
Celebrates Nobel Prize winner Thomas Mann and his literary family in a historic townhouse. Excellent for literature, politics, and local culture.
UNESCO-listed island old town with lanes, courtyards, churches, and merchant houses. The essential area for walking and experiencing Lübeck's character.
Historic main street lined with gabled houses, shops, and key sights. Ideal for an introductory stroll through the heart of the city.
Elegant square in front of the town hall and St. Mary's Church. A central meeting point with impressive Gothic architecture all around.
Sweet almond marzipan from Lübeck, protected by PGI status and famed for its high almond content. The city's best-known traditional specialty.
Marzipan-coated pastry or cake, common in Lübeck cafés and bakeries. It reflects the city's long confectionery tradition.
Pan-fried Baltic herring, often served with potatoes or onion sauce. A classic North German fish dish tied to Lübeck's Hanseatic port history.
Elegant fine dining restaurant known for modern tasting menus and polished service in Lübeck's old town.
Historic tavern serving North German classics and local fish in a traditional Hanseatic setting near the old town center.
Historic café and confectionery famous for Lübeck marzipan, cakes, and coffee. A classic stop for the city's signature sweet.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, public transit is reasonable, and old-town tourist areas cost a bit more.
Service is usually included. Round up or tip about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafes.
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Lübeck Hbf -> Holstentorplatz, Lübeck
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stralsund to Lübeck 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 Lübeck, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stralsund to Lübeck trains use the Stralsund Hbf to Lübeck Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand. Use this guide to compare Stralsund and Lübeck train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stralsund 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: Asian Food & Banh Bao, Bio-Insel, Brasserie, Zur Kogge
Wi-Fi is available at Stralsund Hbf. ATMs are available at Stralsund Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Stralsund Hbf. Information desks are available at Stralsund Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Stralsund Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stralsund Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stralsund Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stralsund Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Jungfernstieg, Intercity Hotel, Schweriner Hof, Norddeutscher Hof.
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.
Lübeck, ZOB/Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Lübeck city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Lübeck, ZOB/Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lübeck, ZOB/Hauptbahnhof.
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