How to travel from Gothenburg to Lübeck

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

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Lübeck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF49, while a flight costs an average of CHF166.

Distance: 269 miles (434 km)

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Driving

CHF49

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Cheapest

CHF93

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CHF109

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CHF166

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CHF198

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(fuel + tolls)

10h 2m

Average total duration

9h 32m

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30m

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9h 52m

Average total duration

9h 22m

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30m

Additional time*

16h 20m

Average total duration

15h 20m

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3h 50m

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1h 50m

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2h 0m

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6h 57m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.3 - 2.6kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Stena Line

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Sas Airways

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

The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Lübeck is a bus with an average price of CHF49.

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

A bus is CHF44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Lübeck costing on average CHF93.

A bus is CHF60 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Gothenburg to Lübeck costing on average CHF109.

A bus is CHF117 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Lübeck costing on average CHF166.

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Lübeck is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 52m.

Bus takes on average 10h 2m.

Ferry takes on average 16h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 4 ways to travel between Gothenburg and Lübeck including taking a bus, train, flight, and ferry.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Gothenburg to Lübeck among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around CHF49 compared to roughly CHF198 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF149. The journey takes 9h 32m versus 6h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Gothenburg to Lübeck

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:30 AM9h30
    Göteborg, Åkareplatsen
    11:00 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    CHF361One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:30 AM9h30
    Göteborg, Åkareplatsen
    11:00 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    CHF361One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Sas AirwaysSK1439 · SK1641
    6:00 AM3h15
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    9:15 AMHamburg Airport
    CHF1961One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnR 1103 · ECE 1199 · 11438
    1:55 PM9h57
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    11:52 PMLübeck Hbf
    CHF641One-way
    2 transfers
  • SJX2 489+Deutsche BahnR 1107 · ECE 1199 · 11438
    2:39 PM9h13
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    11:52 PMLübeck Hbf
    CHF661One-way
    3 transfers
  • SJX2 487+Deutsche BahnR 1091 · ECE 399 · 11185
    12:39 PM9h13
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    9:52 PMLübeck Hbf
    CHF661One-way
    5 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:30 PM11h05
    Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    1:35 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    CHF381One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:10 AM10h35
    Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    8:45 PMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    CHF441One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4205+LufthansaLH2078
    6:35 PM3h55
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    10:30 PMHamburg Airport
    CHF1161One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2433 · LH2054
    6:00 AM4h00
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    10:00 AMHamburg Airport
    CHF1161One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2318 · SN2629
    6:20 PM4h00
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    10:20 PMHamburg Airport
    CHF1211One-way
    1 transfer
  • Stena LineStena Line
    5:45 PM15h30
    Gothenburg (Emigrantvagen)
    9:15 AMPort of Kiel (Schwedenkai)
    CHF1311One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg to Lübeck.

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There are 4 options to travel between Gothenburg and Lübeck including taking a bus, train, flight, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Lübeck is a bus with an average price of CHF49.

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

A bus is CHF44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Lübeck costing on average CHF93.

A bus is CHF60 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Gothenburg to Lübeck costing on average CHF109.

A bus is CHF117 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Lübeck costing on average CHF166.

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Lübeck is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 52m.

Bus takes on average 10h 2m.

Ferry takes on average 16h 20m.

The distance from Gothenburg to Lübeck is approximately 269 miles (434 km).
The average frequency per day from Gothenburg to Lübeck is:
  • Around 56 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gothenburg to Lübeck:
  • Flights mostly depart from Göteborg-Landvetter Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Lübeck Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Gothenburg (Emigrantvagen) and arrive in Port of Kiel (Schwedenkai).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gothenburg to Lübeck, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Vy Buss to go to Lübeck by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Oresundstag to go to Lübeck by train.
  • Travel with Stena Line to go to Lübeck by ferry.
  • Travel with Sas Airways, Brussels Airlines, Avion Express Malta to go to Lübeck by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Gothenburg to Lübeck:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Gothenburg 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lübeck to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lübeck, you can explore the iconic Holstentor Museum to learn about the city's medieval history, visit the stunning St. Mary's Church with its astronomical clock, and wander through the charming streets of Lübeck's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover the history of the Hanseatic League at the European Hansemuseum and indulge in the famous marzipan at the Niederegger Marzipan Museum. Don't miss the Lübeck Cathedral and the Buddenbrookhaus, a museum dedicated to Thomas Mann's novel "Buddenbrooks".
To fully enjoy Lübeck's medieval architecture, historical sites, and cultural experiences, 2 to 3 days are recommended.

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