How to travel from Hamburg to Lübeck

There are 2 options to travel between Hamburg and Lübeck including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Lübeck is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).

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

A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Lübeck costing on average $45 (€36).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Lübeck is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 21m.

Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 23m.

The distance from Hamburg to Lübeck is approximately 34 miles (55 km).

The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Lübeck is:

• Around 3 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Lübeck:

• Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Lübeck Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Lübeck, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, erixx, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Lübeck by train.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Lübeck by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Lübeck with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
• 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus.

Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Lübeck often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, 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.

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.