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Compare bus, train, and ferry for Malmö to Lübeck
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Lübeck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$74 Average price | $78 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 28m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration Fastest 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Lübeck:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Malmö to Lübeck costing on average $74 (€60).
A bus is $42 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Lübeck costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom Malmö to Lübeck
How to get from Malmö to Lübeck by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Malmö to Lübeck is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:10 AM5h50Malmö, Norra Vallgatan11:00 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:10 AM5h50Malmö, Norra Vallgatan11:00 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus5:10 AM5h50Malmö, Norra Vallgatan11:00 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$401One-way0 transfers
Other options
1007 Öresundstågen+
RJ 383 · S7 · 114644:52 AM7h32Malmö Centralstation12:24 PMLübeck Hbf$731One-way3 transfers
1005 Öresundstågen+
RJ 383 · S7 · 114644:35 AM7h49Malmö Centralstation12:24 PMLübeck Hbf$731One-way3 transfers
1189 Öresundstågen+
ECE 1191 · 114623:35 AM7h49Malmö Centralstation11:24 AMLübeck Hbf$731One-way2 transfers
FlixBus7:40 PM5h55Malmö, Norra Vallgatan1:35 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$461One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:10 AM6h55Malmö, Norra Vallgatan5:05 PMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$561One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM6h30Malmö, Norra Vallgatan8:45 PMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$891One-way1 transfer
Finnlines4:00 PM9h15Malmö Port1:15 AMTravemünde (Skandinavienkai)$861One-way0 transfers
Finnlines10:00 PM9h15Malmö Port7:15 AMTravemünde (Skandinavienkai)$1931One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Lübeck:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Malmö to Lübeck costing on average $74 (€60).
A bus is $42 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Lübeck costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 28m.
- Around 7 ferries per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Lübeck as scheduled services by bus, train, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Lübeck Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Lübeck, Wallstraße (Holstentor).
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Trelleborg and arrive in Rostock Port.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Buss to go to Lübeck by bus.
- Travel with FINNLINES, TT-Line , Stena Line to go to Lübeck by ferry.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Oresundstag to go to Lübeck by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 7 direct ferries per day with FINNLINES, TT-Line , Stena Line.
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