Bus Tickets from Cologne to Lübeck

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Next departures for Cologne to Lübeck on October 4
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FlixBus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
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FlixBus
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
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FlixBus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
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FlixBus
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
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Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Lübeck

Bus
Average PriceUS$23 - US$59Average Duration11h 40m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$35 - US$201Average Duration5h 17m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$26 - US$53Average Duration4h 50m
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Lübeck

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lübeck. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day
4h 50mAverage Duration
US$26Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Lübeck: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$29
Average Bus Trip Duration11h 40m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure3:40am
Distance402 km
Latest bus departure11:40pm

Cologne to Lübeck Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Lübeck

  1. How far is Cologne from Lübeck?

    The distance between Cologne and Lübeck is approximately 414 km (257 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Lübeck?

    Buses departing from Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne will take you to Hbf in Lübeck.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Lübeck was searched and found on Oct 6, 2025 with a price of US$32

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Lübeck, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$32 to US$32 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Lübeck based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$32 which is on 2025-10-06.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cologne to Lübeck will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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Will you be returning to Cologne by bus?

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