How to travel from Kiel to Lübeck

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

The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Lübeck is a bus with an average price of zł 36.

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

A bus is zł 125 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Lübeck costing on average zł 161.

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Lübeck is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 49m.

The distance from Kiel to Lübeck is approximately 38 miles (62 km).

The average frequency per day from Kiel to Lübeck is:

• Around 5 trains per day.
• Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel 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 Kiel to Lübeck:

• Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Lübeck Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich.

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

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Lübeck by bus.
• Travel with erixx, Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, Deutsche Bahn to go to Lübeck by train.

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

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 5 direct trains per day with erixx.

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