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 $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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Driving

$67

Average price

$31

Average price

Cheapest

$49

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 55m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 5m

Average total duration

3h 35m

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30m

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3h 24m

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(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

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CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Lübeck is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Lübeck is by train with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Berlin and Lübeck including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin to Lübeck among Omio's users.

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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
    4:35 AM3h25
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    8:00 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:35 AM3h25
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    8:00 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 804+erixx21116
    10:09 AM2h43
    Berlin Hbf
    12:52 PMLübeck Hbf
    $691One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 2074+erixx21112
    8:08 AM2h44
    Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station
    10:52 AMLübeck Hbf
    $311One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 870 · 11414
    8:34 AM3h18
    Berlin Hbf
    11:52 AMLübeck Hbf
    $941One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:00 PM3h40
    Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)
    7:40 PMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:15 AM3h45
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    8:00 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:40 PM4h00
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    7:40 PMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA964+BA CityflyerBA8490
    6:55 AM7h20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    2:15 PMHamburg Airport
    $6261One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA970+BA CityflyerBA7026
    2:25 PM8h20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:45 PMHamburg Airport
    $6261One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA993 · BA970
    3:00 PM7h45
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:45 PMHamburg Airport
    $7931One-way
    1 transfer

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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 $31 (€25).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Lübeck is by train with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 35m.

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, Bussteig Beim Retteich.
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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) 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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