Travel Information to Lübeck from Kiel
| 38 miles (61 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $1 - $14 | |
| Bus • $14 (€12) • 3 h 50 min | |
| Verkehrsbetriebe Kreis Plön GmbH (VKP) or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 38 miles (61 km) by train or bus between Kiel and Lübeck. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Verkehrsbetriebe Kreis Plön GmbH (VKP) or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Kiel to Lübeck.
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The best way to travel from Kiel to Lübeck is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Kiel to Lübeck
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There are 2 ways to get from Kiel to Lübeck: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Lübeck is a bus with an average price of $14 (€12).
This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Lübeck:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train with an average ticket price of $1 (€1) from Kiel to Lübeck.
The fastest way to get to Lübeck from Kiel is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 9 min.
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Getting to Lübeck by bus takes 3 h 50 min on average.
The distance is approximately 38 miles (61 km) from Kiel to Lübeck.
The average frequency per day from Kiel to Lübeck is:
- 2 buses a day.
- 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Lübeck from Kiel as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Kiel to Lübeck:
- Most travelers board their train from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Lübeck Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Kiel to Lübeck:
- You can travel between Kiel and Lübeck by bus with Verkehrsbetriebe Kreis Plön GmbH (VKP) or HVV. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $12 (€11) with HVV from Kiel to Lübeck.
- You can travel to Lübeck from Kiel by train with Deutsche Bahn or Erixx. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $22 (€20) with Deutsche Bahn from Kiel to Lübeck.
Yes, there are direct routes from Kiel to Lübeck with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to Lübeck with.
Direct services to Lübeck tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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