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Compare train and bus for Aachen to Lübeck
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Lübeck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $93 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $93, while a flight costs an average of $568.
Distance: 288 miles (465 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$179 Average price | $568 Average price | $93 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 58m Average total duration 14h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg 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 Aachen to Lübeck:
A bus is $85 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Lübeck costing on average $179 (€146).
A bus is $475 (€388) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Lübeck costing on average $568 (€465).
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
Bus takes on average 14h 58m.
Tickets start at around $179 (€146) compared to roughly $98 (€80) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-80.41 (€-65.73). The journey takes 5h 57m versus 5h 13m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Aachen to Lübeck by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Lübeck is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:51 AM6h01Aachen2:52 PMLübeck$1281One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
8:51 AM6h01Aachen2:52 PMLübeck$1281One-way2 transfers
Fastest
8:51 AM6h01Aachen2:52 PMLübeck$1281One-way2 transfers
Other options
10:51 AM6h01Aachen4:52 PMLübeck$1281One-way2 transfers
2:51 PM6h01Aachen8:52 PMLübeck$1281One-way2 transfers
5:51 AM6h33Aachen12:24 PMLübeck$1281One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Lübeck:
A bus is $85 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Lübeck costing on average $179 (€146).
A bus is $475 (€388) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Lübeck costing on average $568 (€465).
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
Bus takes on average 14h 58m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Lübeck as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Lübeck Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Lübeck by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lübeck by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lübeck by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
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