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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lübeck to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lübeck to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 7m. 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 $43, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 226 miles (365 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$117 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Lübeck to Essen:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lübeck to Essen costing on average $117 (€96).
A bus is $123 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lübeck to Essen costing on average $179 (€147).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 7m.
Bus takes on average 5h 53m.
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How to get from Lübeck to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lübeck to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 12:40 AM13h05Lübeck1:45 PMEssen$431One-way0 transfers
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- 12:40 AM13h05Lübeck1:45 PMEssen$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:40 AM13h05Lübeck1:45 PMEssen$431One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lübeck to Essen:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lübeck to Essen costing on average $117 (€96).
A bus is $123 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lübeck to Essen costing on average $179 (€147).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 7m.
Bus takes on average 5h 53m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lübeck and Essen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lübeck Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Essen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Essen by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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