There are 8 ways to get from Düsseldorf to Lübeck by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 4h 7m
23€ - 165€
7 alternative options
Train via Düsseldorf • 4h 36m
24€ - 80€
Train #2 • 4h 57m
85€ - 120€
Bus • 7h 56m
28€ - 34€
Drive • 4h 9m
50€ - 80€
Fly from Dusseldorf, train • 3h 37m
73€ - 457€
Train to Cologne Bonn, fly, train • 4h 20m
53€ - 498€
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train • 4h 58m
117€ - 484€
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The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Lübeck is to bus which costs 27€ - 35€ and takes 7h 56m.
The quickest way to get from Düsseldorf to Lübeck is to fly and train which costs 70€ - 460€ and takes 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct bus from Düsseldorf to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf and arriving at Lübeck via Hamburg, Hamburg ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Duesseldorf Hbf and arriving at Luebeck Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Düsseldorf and Lübeck is 396 km. The road distance is 461.2 km.
The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Lübeck without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs 23€ - 170€.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Düsseldorf to Lübeck, including transfers.
Düsseldorf to Lübeck bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf station.
Düsseldorf to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Duesseldorf Hbf station.
The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Lübeck is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs 23€ - 170€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 27€ - 35€ and takes 7h 56m.
- Distance: 395.6 km
- Duration: 4h 7m
What companies run services between Düsseldorf, Germany and Lübeck, Germany?
You can take a train from Düsseldorf to Lübeck via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Düsseldorf to Lübeck via Hamburg, Hamburg ZOB in around 7h 56m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Dusseldorf to Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 290€
Flights from Dusseldorf to Hamburg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 390€
Flights from Frankfurt to Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 370€
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Dusseldorf to Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 290€
Flights from Cologne Bonn to Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 400€
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 95€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Luebeck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 27€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 25€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 110€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Luebeck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 55€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Luebeck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 120€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 55€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 80€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 200€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf central station to Hamburg, Hamburg central station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 20€ - 25€
- Website
- Flixtrain
Train from Düsseldorf to Hamburg, Hamburg central station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 20€ - 26€
- Website
- Flixtrain
- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- urlaubs-express.de
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 110€
- Book at
- Urlaubs-Express
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Luebeck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 15€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- 040/ 19 449
- Website
- hvv.de
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 3€ - 4€
- Website
- HVV
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln/Bonn Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 16€
- Website
- National Express Rail
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 50€
- Website
- NS
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 21€ - 29€
- 1st Class
- 35€ - 50€
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Düsseldorf to Hamburg, Hamburg ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 27€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Hamburg, Hamburg ZOB to Lübeck
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 8€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Dusseldorf Airport to Hamburg Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Düsseldorf to Lübeck bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lübeck station.
Düsseldorf to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, arrive at Luebeck Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Düsseldorf to Lübeck is 461 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Düsseldorf to Lübeck.
Lufthansa and Eurowings offer flights from Dusseldorf Airport to Hamburg Airport.
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The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Dusseldorf Airport is to train which takes 12 min and costs 2€ - 60€.