How to travel from Malmö to Lübeck

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Compare train, bus, 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 €22. 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 €22, and a train costs an average of €75.

Distance: 151 miles (244 km)

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€57

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9h 27m

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6h 41m

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6h 17m

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from Malmö to Lübeck

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

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bus

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

FlixBus
02:10PM7h05
Malmö
09:15PMLübeck
$441One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
02:10PM7h05
Malmö
09:15PMLübeck
$441One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
02:50AM5h45
Malmö
08:35AMLübeck
$481One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
05:45PM5h50
Malmö
11:35PMLübeck
$451One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:30AM5h50
Malmö
04:20PMLübeck
$451One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
01:45PM7h30
Malmö
09:15PMLübeck
$561One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Malmö 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 Malmö to Lübeck.

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There are 3 options to travel between Malmö and Lübeck including taking a train, bus, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Malmö to Lübeck is a bus with an average price of $28 (€22).

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

A bus is $0.03 (€0.02) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Malmö to Lübeck costing on average $28 (€22).

A bus is $67 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Lübeck costing on average $94 (€75).

The fastest way to travel from Malmö to Lübeck is by bus with an average journey time of 5h 45m.

Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 17m.

Ferry takes on average 6h 0m.

The distance from Malmö to Lübeck is approximately 151 miles (244 km).
The average frequency per day from Malmö to Lübeck is:
  • Around 8 ferries per day.
  • Around 5 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 train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Malmö to Lübeck:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Malmö to Lübeck, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FINNLINES, TT-Line , Stena Line to go to Lübeck by ferry.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Vy Buss to go to Lübeck by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Oresundstag to go to Lübeck by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Malmö to Lübeck:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Malmö to Lübeck often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Hamburg, Berlin, Szczecin, Kiel. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lübeck and these popular destinations at a great price.

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