How to travel from Lübeck to Hamburg

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Travel Information between Lübeck and Hamburg

Distance33 miles (54 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$7 - $14
Cheapest modeBus • $7 (€6) • 1 h
Fastest modeTrain • $14 (€13) • 39 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 33 miles (54 km) by train or bus from Lübeck to Hamburg. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Lübeck to Hamburg.

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from Lübeck to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
07:55PM1h00
Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
08:55PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$101One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:55PM1h00
Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
08:55PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$101One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 585
08:16AM0h39
Lübeck Hbf
08:55AMHamburg Hbf
$401One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lübeck to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Hamburg.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Lübeck to Hamburg: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Lübeck to Hamburg is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Hamburg:

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train with an average ticket price of $14 (€13) from Lübeck to Hamburg.

The fastest way to get to Hamburg from Lübeck is by train with an average travel time of 39 min.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 1 h.

The Lübeck to Hamburg distance is around 33 miles (54 km).

The average frequency per day from Lübeck to Hamburg is:

  • 3 buses a day.
  • 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Hamburg from Lübeck 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 Lübeck to Hamburg:

  • Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Lübeck to Hamburg depart from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Lübeck to Hamburg:

  • FlixBus can get you to Hamburg by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Lübeck to Hamburg for $7 (€6) on Omio.
  • Deutsche Bahn can get you to Hamburg by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Lübeck to Hamburg for $14 (€13) on Omio.

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

  • You'll find 3 direct buses a day to Hamburg with FlixBus.
  • You can find 1 direct train per day to Hamburg with Deutsche Bahn.

Direct services to Hamburg 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 trip.

Omio customers who travel from Lübeck to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam or Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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