How to travel from Copenhagen to Lübeck

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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Copenhagen to Lübeck

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Lübeck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €146.

Distance: 145 miles (234 km)

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Driving

€30

Average price

Cheapest

€31

Average price

€79

Average price

€254

Average price

€88

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 41m

Average total duration

5h 11m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 44m

Average total duration

7h 44m

Onboard

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1h 0m

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6h 6m

Average total duration

5h 36m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

55m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

4h 14m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.2kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.4kg

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FINNLINES

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Deutsche Bahn

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Cityjet

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

The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Lübeck is a bus with an average price of €30.

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

A bus is €0.32 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Copenhagen to Lübeck costing on average €31.

A bus is €49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Lübeck costing on average €79.

A bus is €223 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Lübeck costing on average €254.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Lübeck is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 11m.

Train takes on average 5h 36m.

Ferry takes on average 7h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 4 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Lübeck including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.

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from Copenhagen to Lübeck

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:55 PM4h40
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    1:35 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    321One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:55 PM4h40
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    1:35 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    321One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Sas AirwaysSK1641
    8:15 AM0h55
    Copenhagen Airport
    9:10 AMHamburg Airport
    5751One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnR 1289 · RJ 13467 · 11452
    11:07 PM7h17
    Copenhagen Central Station
    6:24 AMLübeck Hbf
    451One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 13467 · 11452
    11:04 PM7h20
    Copenhagen Central Station
    6:24 AMLübeck Hbf
    451One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnECE 399 · 11285 · 11484
    4:04 PM6h20
    Copenhagen Central Station
    10:24 PMLübeck Hbf
    471One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:25 AM4h35
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    11:00 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    331One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:00 PM4h45
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    8:45 PMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    341One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:35 PM4h45
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    6:20 PMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2260 · SN2629
    6:10 PM4h10
    Copenhagen Airport
    10:20 PMHamburg Airport
    1991One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2268 · SN2623
    6:50 AM4h00
    Copenhagen Airport
    10:50 AMHamburg Airport
    2301One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH833 · LH10
    6:20 AM3h45
    Copenhagen Airport
    10:05 AMHamburg Airport
    2661One-way
    1 transfer
  • Stena LineStena Line
    7:30 AM6h00
    Port of Trelleborg
    1:30 PMRostock Port
    321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Stena LineStena Line
    3:00 PM6h00
    Port of Trelleborg
    9:00 PMRostock Port
    321One-way
    0 transfers
  • TT LineTT Line
    11:00 AM7h30
    Port of Trelleborg
    6:30 PMTravemünde (Skandinavienkai)
    381One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen to Lübeck.

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There are 4 options to travel between Copenhagen and Lübeck including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Lübeck is a bus with an average price of €30.

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

A bus is €0.32 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Copenhagen to Lübeck costing on average €31.

A bus is €49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Lübeck costing on average €79.

A bus is €223 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Lübeck costing on average €254.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Lübeck is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 11m.

Train takes on average 5h 36m.

Ferry takes on average 7h 44m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Lübeck is approximately 145 miles (234 km).
The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Lübeck is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 9 ferries per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Lübeck as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Copenhagen to Lübeck:
  • Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Lübeck, Wallstraße (Holstentor).
  • Flights mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Trelleborg and arrive in Rostock Port.
  • Trains mostly depart from Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in Lübeck Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Copenhagen to Lübeck, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways (DSB) to go to Lübeck by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lübeck by bus.
  • Travel with Cityjet to go to Lübeck by flight.
  • Travel with FINNLINES, Stena Line, TT-Line , TT Line to go to Lübeck by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Copenhagen to Lübeck with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Cityjet.
  • 9 direct ferries per day with FINNLINES, Stena Line, TT-Line , TT Line.
Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen to Lübeck often also extend their vacation to go to Hamburg, Berlin, 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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