How to travel from Dresden to Lübeck

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Lübeck

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Lübeck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $45.

Distance: 233 miles (375 km)

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Driving

$85

Average price

$41

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Cheapest

$87

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 21m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 51m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 47m

Average total duration

6h 17m

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30m

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5h 21m

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(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 0.9kg

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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 Dresden to Lübeck is a bus with an average price of $41 (€33).

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

A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Lübeck costing on average $85 (€68).

A bus is $345 (€276) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Lübeck costing on average $386 (€309).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Lübeck is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 51m.

Bus takes on average 6h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dresden and Lübeck including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dresden to Lübeck among Omio's users.

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from Dresden to Lübeck

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    5:00 AM8h00
    Dresden
    1:00 PMLübeck
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    5:00 AM8h00
    Dresden
    1:00 PMLübeck
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    5:00 AM8h00
    Dresden
    1:00 PMLübeck
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    10:40 PM8h20
    Dresden
    7:00 AMLübeck
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    10:45 PM8h15
    Dresden
    7:00 AMLübeck
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden 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 Dresden to Lübeck.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dresden and Lübeck including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Lübeck is a bus with an average price of $41 (€33).

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

A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Lübeck costing on average $85 (€68).

A bus is $345 (€276) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Lübeck costing on average $386 (€309).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Lübeck is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 51m.

Bus takes on average 6h 17m.

The distance from Dresden to Lübeck is approximately 233 miles (375 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Lübeck is:
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Lübeck:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Lübeck Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Lübeck, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lübeck by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV) to go to Lübeck by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dresden to Lübeck:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden to Lübeck often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Hamburg, Berlin, Malmö, Szczecin. 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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