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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 $40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. 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 $40, while a flight costs an average of $572.
Distance: 159 miles (256 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$87 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $572 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Aarhus to Lübeck, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aarhus to Lübeck:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aarhus to Lübeck costing on average $87.
A bus is $533 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aarhus to Lübeck costing on average $572.
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
Tickets start at around $87 compared to roughly $77 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$10. The journey takes 4h 53m versus 4h 6m 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 Aarhus to Lübeck by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aarhus to Lübeck is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

2:05 PM 10h30 Aarhus 12:35 AM Lübeck $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

2:05 PM 10h30 Aarhus 12:35 AM Lübeck $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

10:05 AM 9h40 Aarhus 7:45 PM Lübeck $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aarhus to Lübeck:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aarhus to Lübeck costing on average $87.
A bus is $533 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aarhus to Lübeck costing on average $572.
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
- Around 14 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, erixx to go to Lübeck by train.
- Travel with Sas Airways, TAP Portugal to go to Lübeck by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lübeck by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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