Istanbul to Lübeck - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Lübeck by plane, train, bus, night train, car or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.

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Fly to Hamburg, train • 5h 7m

Fly from Istanbul Ataturk (IST) to Hamburg (HAM) IST - HAM
Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Luebeck Hbf

96€ - 241€

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Fly to Bremen, train • 6h 17m

Fly from Istanbul Ataturk (IST) to Bremen (BRE) IST - BRE
Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Luebeck Hbf

146€ - 473€

Fly to Hannover, train • 7h 13m

Fly from Istanbul Ataturk (IST) to Hannover (HAJ) IST - HAJ
Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Luebeck Hbf

120€ - 438€

Bus, train via Munich • 37h 1m

Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Luebeck Hbf Ice

197€ - 257€

Bus • 42h 8m

Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
Take the bus from Munich, Munich central bus station to Lübeck N05

107€ - 117€

Bus, train • 46h 1m

Take the bus from Istanbul to Plovdiv
Take the bus from Plovdiv Central Bus Station South to Hamburg Central Bus Station
Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Luebeck Hbf Re / ...

Night train, train • 46h 47m

Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keleti Ir
Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbf Rj / ...
Take the train from Wien Hbf to Hamburg Hbf Ice
Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Luebeck Hbf Re / ...

244€ - 411€

Drive • 23h 51m

Drive from Istanbul to Lübeck 2487.6 km

280€ - 420€

Drive, car train • 31h

Drive from Istanbul to München Ost
Take the car train from München Ost to Hamburg Altona
Drive from Hamburg Altona to Lübeck

283€ - 451€

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Can I travel internationally to Lübeck?

Some international borders began to reopen in Germany from June 15.

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Can I travel domestically within Germany?

There are currently lockdown measures within Germany to control the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Domestic travel within Germany may be affected.

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Are there restrictions on leaving Turkey?

Limited international flights leaving Turkey began to resume from June 10.

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Last updated: July 8 | Data sourced from: ACAPS, OXFORD

Questions & Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lübeck?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lübeck is to bus which costs 800 ₺ - 950 ₺ and takes 42h 8m.

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What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Lübeck?

The quickest way to get from Istanbul to Lübeck is to fly and train which costs 700 ₺ - 1.900 ₺ and takes 5h 7m.

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How far is it from Istanbul to Lübeck?

The distance between Istanbul and Lübeck is 1971 km. The road distance is 2487.6 km.

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How do I travel from Istanbul to Lübeck without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Lübeck without a car is to bus and train via Munich which takes 37h 1m and costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.000 ₺.

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How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Lübeck?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Istanbul to Lübeck, including transfers.

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How long is the flight from Istanbul to Lübeck?

The quickest flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hamburg Airport is the direct flight which takes 3h 10m.

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What is the time difference between Istanbul and Lübeck?

Lübeck is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 6:42 AM in Istanbul and 5:42 AM in Lübeck.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Lübeck?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Lübeck is 2488 km. It takes approximately 23h 51m to drive from Istanbul to Lübeck.

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Which airlines fly from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hamburg Airport?

LOT, KLM, Air France and two other airlines offer flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hamburg Airport.

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Where can I stay near Lübeck?

There are 2314+ hotels available in Lübeck. Prices start at 87€ per night.

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Distance: 1971 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Lübeck, Germany?

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Lübeck via Otogar, Istanbul, and Munich, Munich central bus station in around 42h 8m.

Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Website: p.turkishairlines.com

Flights from Istanbul Ataturk to Hamburg

Ave. Duration: 3h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 85€ - 270€

Flights from Istanbul Ataturk to Hamburg via Izmir

Ave. Duration: 5h 50m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: 100€ - 300€

Flights from Istanbul Ataturk to Bremen

Ave. Duration: 3h 17m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 100€ - 320€

Flights from Istanbul Ataturk to Hannover

Ave. Duration: 3h 7m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 90€ - 280€

Lufthansa

Website: lufthansa.com

Flights from Istanbul Ataturk to Hamburg via Frankfurt

Ave. Duration: 5h 33m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 130€ - 600€

Flights from Istanbul Ataturk to Bremen via Frankfurt

Ave. Duration: 5h 6m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 160€ - 700€

Flights from Istanbul Ataturk to Hannover via Frankfurt

Ave. Duration: 5h 21m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 140€ - 600€

KLM

Website: klm.com

Flights from Istanbul Ataturk to Hamburg via Amsterdam Schiphol

Ave. Duration: 5h 50m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 100€ - 290€

Flights from Istanbul Ataturk to Bremen via Amsterdam Schiphol

Ave. Duration: 5h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 120€ - 330€

Flights from Istanbul Ataturk to Hannover via Amsterdam Schiphol

Ave. Duration: 5h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 100€ - 300€

Air France

Website: airfrance.com

Flights from Istanbul Ataturk to Hamburg via Paris CDG

Ave. Duration: 6h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 100€ - 440€

Flights from Istanbul Ataturk to Bremen via Paris CDG

Ave. Duration: 7h
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: 110€ - 550€

Flights from Istanbul Ataturk to Hannover via Paris CDG

Ave. Duration: 6h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 100€ - 450€

LOT

Website: lot.com

Flights from Istanbul Ataturk to Hamburg via Warsaw Chopin

Ave. Duration: 5h 5m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: 70€ - 160€

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Regional

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

Train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf

Ave. Duration: 1h 32m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: 28€ - 40€
Website: reiseauskunft.bahn.de

Regional Express (RE)

RE3864, Hof Hbf to Bamberg

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HVV

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

Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf

Ave. Duration: 1h 28m
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Estimated price: 3€ - 5€
Website: HVV

Train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf

Ave. Duration: 2h 23m
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: 4€ - 6€
Website: HVV

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

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).