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Compare train, bus, 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 €45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 13m. 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 €45, and a train costs an average of €72.
Distance: 287 miles (462 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€72 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest |
5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 35m Average total duration 25h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Mainz to Lübeck is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Lübeck:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Lübeck costing on average $90 (€72).
A bus is $176 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Lübeck costing on average $232 (€185).
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Bus takes on average 25h 5m.
- Around 21 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Lübeck Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Lübeck, Wallstraße (Holstentor).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, vlexx to go to Lübeck by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Lübeck by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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