How to travel from Aarhus to Lübeck

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aarhus to Lübeck

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aarhus to Lübeck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF39, while a flight costs an average of CHF633.

Distance: 159 miles (256 km)

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CHF90

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5h 33m

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4h 6m

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0.8 - 1.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Aarhus to Lübeck is a bus with an average price of CHF39.

This is compared to other travel options from Aarhus to Lübeck:

A bus is CHF51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aarhus to Lübeck costing on average CHF90.

A bus is CHF594 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aarhus to Lübeck costing on average CHF633.

The fastest way to travel from Aarhus to Lübeck is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 19m.

Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 33m.

Bus takes on average 6h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Aarhus and Lübeck including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Aarhus to Lübeck among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 47m sooner (2h 19m by flight vs 4h 6m by car). Tickets start at around CHF633 compared to roughly CHF64 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Aarhus to Lübeck

How to get from Aarhus to Lübeck by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Aarhus to Lübeck is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    2:05 PM9h30
    Aarhus
    11:35 PMLübeck
    CHF521One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    2:05 PM9h30
    Aarhus
    11:35 PMLübeck
    CHF521One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    2:05 PM9h30
    Aarhus
    11:35 PMLübeck
    CHF521One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    3:05 PM9h30
    Aarhus
    12:35 AMLübeck
    CHF831One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Aarhus to Lübeck

Travel to Lübeck easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aarhus to Lübeck.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Aarhus and Lübeck including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Aarhus to Lübeck is a bus with an average price of CHF39.

This is compared to other travel options from Aarhus to Lübeck:

A bus is CHF51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aarhus to Lübeck costing on average CHF90.

A bus is CHF594 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aarhus to Lübeck costing on average CHF633.

The fastest way to travel from Aarhus to Lübeck is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 19m.

Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 33m.

Bus takes on average 6h 30m.

The distance from Aarhus to Lübeck is approximately 159 miles (256 km).
The average frequency per day from Aarhus to Lübeck is:
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aarhus and Lübeck as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aarhus to Lübeck:
  • Flights mostly depart from Aarhus Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Aarhus, Rutebilstationen and arrive in Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich.
  • Trains mostly depart from Aarhus Hovedbanegård and arrive in Lübeck Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aarhus to Lübeck, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Lübeck by bus.
  • Travel with erixx, Deutsche Bahn to go to Lübeck by train.
  • Travel with Sas Airways, TAP Portugal to go to Lübeck by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Aarhus to Lübeck:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Aarhus to Lübeck often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Hamburg, Berlin, Malmö, Szczecin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lübeck and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lübeck to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lübeck, you can explore the iconic Holstentor Museum to learn about the city's medieval history, visit the stunning St. Mary's Church with its astronomical clock, and wander through the charming streets of Lübeck's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover the history of the Hanseatic League at the European Hansemuseum and indulge in the famous marzipan at the Niederegger Marzipan Museum. Don't miss the Lübeck Cathedral and the Buddenbrookhaus, a museum dedicated to Thomas Mann's novel "Buddenbrooks".
To fully enjoy Lübeck's medieval architecture, historical sites, and cultural experiences, 2 to 3 days are recommended.

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