How to travel from Paris to Lübeck

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Lübeck

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Lübeck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $90 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $90, while a flight costs an average of $167.

Distance: 498 miles (803 km)

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Driving

$166

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$167

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$90

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Cheapest

$209

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(fuel + tolls)

9h 5m

Average total duration

8h 35m

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3h 57m

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1h 57m

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16h 16m

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15h 46m

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10h 45m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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2.4 - 4.8kg

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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Eurowings

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Lübeck is a bus with an average price of $142 (€116).

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

A bus is $87 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Lübeck costing on average $229 (€187).

A bus is $459 (€375) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Lübeck costing on average $601 (€492).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Lübeck is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 10m.

Bus takes on average 15h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Paris and Lübeck including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Paris to Lübeck among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 8h 6m sooner (2h 39m by flight vs 10h 45m by car). Tickets start at around $601 (€492) compared to roughly $209 (€171) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Paris to Lübeck

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:20 PM16h00
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    8:20 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    $731One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:20 PM16h00
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    8:20 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    $731One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF1610
    8:35 PM1h35
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    10:10 PMHamburg Airport
    $5411One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 9591 · ICE 72 · 11432
    11:07 AM9h45
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    8:52 PMLübeck Hbf
    $2181One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 6 · 11428+TGVTGV 9551
    9:06 AM9h46
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    6:52 PMLübeck Hbf
    $3051One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:30 AM21h30
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    8:00 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    $891One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 AM20h45
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    8:20 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    $1081One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:30 PM18h55
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    6:25 PMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    $1141One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4264 · DE4181
    11:10 AM21h50
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    9:00 AMHamburg Airport
    $2391One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4292 · DE4181
    8:25 AM24h35
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    9:00 AMHamburg Airport
    $2391One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4264 · DE4173
    11:10 AM4h50
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    4:00 PMHamburg Airport
    $2791One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Paris 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 Paris to Lübeck.

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There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Lübeck including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Lübeck is a bus with an average price of $90 (€74).

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

A bus is $139 (€114) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Lübeck costing on average $229 (€187).

A bus is $511 (€418) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Lübeck costing on average $601 (€492).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Lübeck is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 10m.

Bus takes on average 16h 16m.

The distance from Paris to Lübeck is approximately 498 miles (803 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Lübeck is:
  • Around 61 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Lübeck as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Lübeck:
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich.
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de l'Est and arrive in Lübeck Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Lübeck, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Lübeck by bus.
  • Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn to go to Lübeck by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Qatar Airways, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, ITA, British Airways to go to Lübeck by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Paris to Lübeck:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Air France, GetJet Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Lübeck often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Hamburg, Berlin, Malmö, Szczecin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lübeck and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lübeck to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lübeck, you can explore the iconic Holstentor Museum to learn about the city's medieval history, visit the stunning St. Mary's Church with its astronomical clock, and wander through the charming streets of Lübeck's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover the history of the Hanseatic League at the European Hansemuseum and indulge in the famous marzipan at the Niederegger Marzipan Museum. Don't miss the Lübeck Cathedral and the Buddenbrookhaus, a museum dedicated to Thomas Mann's novel "Buddenbrooks".
To fully enjoy Lübeck's medieval architecture, historical sites, and cultural experiences, 2 to 3 days are recommended.
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