How to travel from Berlin to Lübeck

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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 $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $23.

Distance: 146 miles (235 km)

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Bus

$65

Average price

$29

Average price

Cheapest

3h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 44m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 7m

Average total duration

3h 37m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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

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from Berlin to Lübeck

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
04:00PM3h50
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
07:50PMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
$211One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
04:00PM3h50
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
07:50PMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
$211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
04:35AM3h25
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
08:00AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
$221One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche Bahn56805 · 56854
09:16AM3h40
Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station
12:56PMLübeck Hbf
$701One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn56803 · IC 2261
07:16AM3h25
Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station
10:41AMLübeck Hbf
$641One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 604 · IC 2262
09:38AM3h41
Berlin Hbf
01:19PMLübeck Hbf
$811One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
03:30PM4h20
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
07:50PMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:15AM3h45
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
08:00AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
$221One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin 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 Berlin to Lübeck.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Berlin and Lübeck including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Lübeck is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Lübeck costing on average $23 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Lübeck is by train with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 25m.

The distance from Berlin to Lübeck is approximately 146 miles (235 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Lübeck is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Lübeck:
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Lübeck Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Lübeck, Wallstraße (Holstentor).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Lübeck, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV) to go to Lübeck by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lübeck by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Lübeck with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Lübeck often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Hamburg, Malmö, Szczecin, Kiel. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lübeck and these popular destinations at a great price.

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