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Compare bus, train, and flight for Munich to Lübeck
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Munich to Lübeck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €82 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €82, while a flight costs an average of €374.
Distance: 397 miles (640 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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€374 Average price | €140 Average price | €82 Average price Cheapest | €10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 39m Average total duration 12h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg 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 Munich to Lübeck:
A bus is €58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Lübeck costing on average €140.
A bus is €292 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Lübeck costing on average €374.
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
Bus takes on average 12h 39m.
Tickets start at around €82 compared to roughly €10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-72.11. The journey takes 12h 9m versus 8h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Lübeck
How to get from Munich to Lübeck by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Lübeck is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 618 · ICE 78 · 1146012:01 AM10h23Munich Hbf10:24 AMLübeck Hbf€281One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
ICE 618 · ICE 78 · 1146012:01 AM10h23Munich Hbf10:24 AMLübeck Hbf€281One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH20789:15 PM1h15Munich Airport10:30 PMHamburg Airport€3191One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 686+
211145:11 AM6h41Munich Hbf11:52 AMLübeck Hbf€501One-way1 transfer
ICE 886+
211166:09 AM6h43Munich Hbf12:52 PMLübeck Hbf€501One-way1 transfer
ICE 888+
211124:03 AM6h49Munich Hbf10:52 AMLübeck Hbf€501One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:25 PM12h25Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)8:50 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich€491One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM12h40Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)1:55 PMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich€571One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 AM13h35Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)7:40 PMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich€571One-way1 transfer
EW71718:25 AM1h20Munich Airport9:45 AMHamburg Airport€2281One-way0 transfers
EW71734:30 PM1h20Munich Airport5:50 PMHamburg Airport€2791One-way0 transfers
SK662 · SK64910:20 AM4h35Munich Airport2:55 PMHamburg Airport€2821One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Lübeck:
A bus is €58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Lübeck costing on average €140.
A bus is €292 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Lübeck costing on average €374.
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
Bus takes on average 12h 39m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Lübeck as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Lübeck Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lübeck by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lübeck by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, CitizenPlane, GetJet Airlines, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Luxair to go to Lübeck by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 11 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, GetJet Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta.
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