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Compare train and bus for Bielefeld to Lübeck
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Lübeck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 7m. 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 $41, while a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Lübeck:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Lübeck costing on average $94.
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
Tickets start at around $94 compared to roughly $57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-36.87. The journey takes 3h 37m versus 3h 35m 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 Bielefeld to Lübeck by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Lübeck is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 AM3h52Bielefeld10:52 AMLübeck$731One-way0 transfers
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7:00 AM3h52Bielefeld10:52 AMLübeck$731One-way0 transfers
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7:00 AM3h52Bielefeld10:52 AMLübeck$731One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Lübeck:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Lübeck costing on average $94.
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Lübeck as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Lübeck Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich.
- Travel with metronom, erixx, Deutsche Bahn to go to Lübeck by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lübeck by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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