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Compare bus and train for Groningen to Lübeck
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Lübeck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 18m. 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 $34, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 175 miles (282 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$86 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Groningen to Lübeck:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Lübeck costing on average $86 (€70).
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
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How to get from Groningen to Lübeck by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Groningen to Lübeck is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM9h25Emden, ZOB am Hbf6:25 PMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$471One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM9h25Emden, ZOB am Hbf6:25 PMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$471One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM9h25Emden, ZOB am Hbf6:25 PMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Lübeck:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Lübeck costing on average $86 (€70).
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Groningen and Lübeck as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lübeck by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lübeck by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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