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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 $61. 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 $61, and a train costs an average of $101.
Distance: 287 miles (462 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$166 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 19m Average total duration 23h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train 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 Mainz to Lübeck:
A bus is $99 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Lübeck costing on average $166 (€136).
A bus is $155 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Lübeck costing on average $222 (€181).
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
Bus takes on average 23h 49m.
Travel optionsfrom Mainz to Lübeck
How to get from Mainz to Lübeck by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mainz to Lübeck is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:00 PM25h05Mainz7:05 PMLübeck$671One-way0 transfers
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6:00 PM25h05Mainz7:05 PMLübeck$671One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:00 PM25h05Mainz7:05 PMLübeck$671One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Lübeck:
A bus is $99 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Lübeck costing on average $166 (€136).
A bus is $155 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Lübeck costing on average $222 (€181).
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
Bus takes on average 23h 49m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Lübeck, Wallstraße (Holstentor).
- Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Lübeck Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Travel with ORN Omnibusverkehr Rhein-Nahe GmbH, FlixBus to go to Lübeck by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), vlexx to go to Lübeck by train.
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