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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Lübeck
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Lübeck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $194.
Distance: 261 miles (421 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$120 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $364 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Lübeck:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Lübeck costing on average $120 (€98).
A bus is $303 (€247) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Lübeck costing on average $364 (€296).
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 57m.
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Lübeck
How to get from Amsterdam to Lübeck by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Lübeck is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:10 PM10h40Schiphol, Airport Terminal 18:50 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$441One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:10 PM10h40Schiphol, Airport Terminal 18:50 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$441One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH993 · LH262:40 PM3h25Amsterdam Airport Schiphol6:05 PMHamburg Airport$4281One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 147 · ICE 200 · 1142812:00 PM6h52Amsterdam Centraal6:52 PMLübeck Hbf$721One-way2 transfers
ICE 141 · ICE 206 · 114166:00 AM6h52Amsterdam Centraal12:52 PMLübeck Hbf$721One-way2 transfers
ICE 149 · ICE 108 · 114322:00 PM6h52Amsterdam Centraal8:52 PMLübeck Hbf$861One-way2 transfers
FlixBus10:05 AM8h20Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)6:25 PMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$521One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 PM9h05Amsterdam8:20 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$531One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 PM9h35Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)8:20 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$531One-way1 transfer
OS316 · OS2595:40 PM4h35Amsterdam Airport Schiphol10:15 PMHamburg Airport$2231One-way1 transfer
LX729 · LX10543:10 PM4h10Amsterdam Airport Schiphol7:20 PMHamburg Airport$2571One-way1 transfer
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OS2539:55 AM4h15Amsterdam Airport Schiphol2:10 PMHamburg Airport$2641One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Lübeck:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Lübeck costing on average $120 (€98).
A bus is $303 (€247) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Lübeck costing on average $364 (€296).
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 57m.
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Lübeck as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Lübeck Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich.
- Travel with Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, KLM to go to Lübeck by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lübeck by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Lübeck by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper, KLM.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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