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Compare bus, train, and flight for Munich to Lübeck
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Lübeck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $85.
Distance: 397 miles (640 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$159 Average price | $223 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 29m Average total duration 10h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | 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 $97 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Lübeck costing on average $159 (€131).
A bus is $161 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Lübeck costing on average $223 (€184).
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 7m.
Bus takes on average 10h 59m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:25 PM12h25Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)8:50 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$571One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:25 PM12h25Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)8:50 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$571One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH20506:45 AM1h15Munich Airport8:00 AMHamburg Airport$2391One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 722 · ICE 800+
211249:46 AM7h06Munich Hbf4:52 PMLübeck Hbf$1801One-way2 transfers
ICE 1600 · RJ 382 · 1142610:22 AM7h30Munich Hbf5:52 PMLübeck Hbf$1801One-way2 transfers
ICE 682 · 114249:12 AM7h40Munich Hbf4:52 PMLübeck Hbf$1801One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 PM17h25Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)8:00 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$831One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 AM13h25München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz1:55 PMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$1041One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:05 AM13h50Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)1:55 PMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$1041One-way1 transfer
EW71758:45 PM1h20Munich Airport10:05 PMHamburg Airport$2321One-way0 transfers
EW71718:25 AM1h20Munich Airport9:45 AMHamburg Airport$2321One-way0 transfers
LH20807:45 AM1h15Munich Airport9:00 AMHamburg Airport$2801One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Lübeck:
A bus is $97 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Lübeck costing on average $159 (€131).
A bus is $161 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Lübeck costing on average $223 (€184).
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 7m.
Bus takes on average 10h 59m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 Eurowings, Lufthansa, GetJet Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta to go to Lübeck by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lübeck by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lübeck by train.
- 13 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Lufthansa, GetJet Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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