How to travel from Mainz to Lübeck

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Mainz to Lübeck

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Lübeck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from zł229. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł229, and a train costs an average of zł380.

Distance: 287 miles (462 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Mainz to Lübeck is a bus with an average price of zł249.

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

A bus is zł372 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Lübeck costing on average zł621.

A bus is zł583 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Lübeck costing on average zł832.

The fastest way to travel from Mainz to Lübeck is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 6m.

Bus takes on average 23h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Mainz and Lübeck including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Mainz to Lübeck among Omio's users.

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FAQs: Travel from Mainz to Lübeck

Travel to Lübeck 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 Mainz to Lübeck.

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There are 3 options to travel between Mainz and Lübeck including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Mainz to Lübeck is a bus with an average price of zł249.

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

A bus is zł372 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Lübeck costing on average zł621.

A bus is zł583 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Lübeck costing on average zł832.

The fastest way to travel from Mainz to Lübeck is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 6m.

Bus takes on average 23h 49m.

The distance from Mainz to Lübeck is approximately 287 miles (462 km).
The average frequency per day from Mainz to Lübeck is:
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mainz to Lübeck:
  • Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Lübeck, Wallstraße (Holstentor).
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Lübeck Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mainz to Lübeck, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), vlexx to go to Lübeck by train.
  • Travel with ORN Omnibusverkehr Rhein-Nahe GmbH, FlixBus to go to Lübeck by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Mainz to Lübeck often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Hamburg, Berlin, Malmö, Szczecin. 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.

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