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Compare bus and train for Berlin to Lübeck
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Lübeck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 146 miles (235 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$67 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Berlin to Lübeck:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Lübeck costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Lübeck
How to get from Berlin to Lübeck by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Lübeck is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:35 AM3h25Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)8:00 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:35 AM3h25Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)8:00 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 804+
2111610:09 AM2h43Berlin Hbf12:52 PMLübeck Hbf$691One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 2074+
211128:08 AM2h44Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station10:52 AMLübeck Hbf$311One-way1 transfer
RJ 870 · 114148:34 AM3h18Berlin Hbf11:52 AMLübeck Hbf$941One-way1 transfer
FlixBus4:00 PM3h40Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)7:40 PMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:15 AM3h45Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz8:00 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:40 PM4h00Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)7:40 PMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$211One-way0 transfers
BA964+
BA84906:55 AM7h20Berlin Brandenburg Airport2:15 PMHamburg Airport$6261One-way1 transfer
BA970+
BA70262:25 PM8h20Berlin Brandenburg Airport10:45 PMHamburg Airport$6261One-way1 transfer
BA993 · BA9703:00 PM7h45Berlin Brandenburg Airport10:45 PMHamburg Airport$7931One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Lübeck:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Lübeck costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Lübeck as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Lübeck Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lübeck by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lübeck by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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