How to travel from Lübeck to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lübeck to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lübeck to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $58 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 $58, while a flight costs an average of $491.

Distance: 246 miles (396 km)

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Driving

$116

Average price

$58

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Cheapest

$491

Average price

$84

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 4m

Average total duration

4h 34m

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30m

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10h 33m

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10h 3m

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30m

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3h 50m

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1h 50m

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2h 0m

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5h 36m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.4kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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

The cheapest way to travel from Lübeck to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $58.

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

A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lübeck to Düsseldorf costing on average $116.

A bus is $433 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lübeck to Düsseldorf costing on average $491.

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

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 4m.

Bus takes on average 10h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lübeck and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Lübeck to Düsseldorf among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 3h 46m sooner (1h 50m by flight vs 5h 36m by car). Tickets start at around $491 compared to roughly $84 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Lübeck to Düsseldorf

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 PM13h10
    Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    10:00 AMDüsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen)
    $381One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 PM13h10
    Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    10:00 AMDüsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen)
    $381One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9039
    8:45 PM0h55
    Hamburg Airport
    9:40 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $761One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    1:40 AM11h34
    Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    1:14 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 585 · ICE 642+erixx21109
    8:10 AM5h01
    Lübeck Hbf
    1:11 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $991One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn11461 · ICE 519 · 26818
    8:37 AM5h01
    Lübeck Hbf
    1:38 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $1141One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 PM11h05
    Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    7:55 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $401One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:40 AM16h45
    Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    6:25 PMDüsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen)
    $631One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:30 AM9h00
    Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    8:30 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $691One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsLH5402
    8:45 PM0h55
    Hamburg Airport
    9:40 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $4441One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH27 · LH78
    7:00 PM3h05
    Hamburg Airport
    10:05 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $4581One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH31 · LH72
    6:30 AM3h30
    Hamburg Airport
    10:00 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $4851One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lübeck to Düsseldorf

Travel to Düsseldorf 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 Lübeck to Düsseldorf.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lübeck and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lübeck to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $58.

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

A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lübeck to Düsseldorf costing on average $116.

A bus is $433 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lübeck to Düsseldorf costing on average $491.

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

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 4m.

Bus takes on average 10h 33m.

The distance from Lübeck to Düsseldorf is approximately 246 miles (396 km).
The average frequency per day from Lübeck to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lübeck to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lübeck Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lübeck to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Düsseldorf by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, GetJet Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lübeck to Düsseldorf:
  • 3 direct flights per day with GetJet Airlines, Eurowings.
Omio customers who travel from Lübeck to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Düsseldorf to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Düsseldorf, you can explore Carlsplatz markets for diverse foods, take a Rhine River boat cruise, or visit the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. Enjoy performances at Deutsche Oper am Rhein, or relax in the Japanese Garden in Nordpark. Key sights include the Rheinturm for city views, luxury shopping at Königsallee, vibrant nightlife in Altstadt, art at Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, and the baroque beauty of Schloss Benrath.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Düsseldorf's key attractions, such as the Altstadt, Königsallee, and Rheinturm, while enjoying its vibrant art scene and culinary offerings.

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