How far is Hamburg from Lübeck?

The distance between Hamburg and Lübeck is approximately 58 km (36 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Hamburg to Lübeck?

Buses departing from Hamburg Airport in Hamburg will take you to Hbf in Lübeck.

Bus Hamburg to Lübeck from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Lübeck on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:25am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h	8:25am	Hbf	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Hamburg to Lübeck on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:25am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h	8:25am	Hbf	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Hamburg to Lübeck on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:25am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1h	8:25am	Hbf	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:11 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Hamburg to Lübeck

We recommend carpooling

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

5carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

58 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $36	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $74	Average Duration49m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $19	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

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Where are the popular stops in Hamburg and Lübeck?

Stops in Hamburg

A - Hamburg Airport

B - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Harburg

D - Hamburg Altona

E - Volksparkstadion

F - Steinwerder

Stops in Lübeck

A - Hbf

B - Holstentorplatz

C - Travemünde - Skandinavienkai

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hamburg to Lübeck by bus

How far is Hamburg from Lübeck?
The distance between Hamburg and Lübeck is approximately 58 km (36 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Hamburg to Lübeck?
Buses departing from Hamburg Airport in Hamburg will take you to Hbf in Lübeck.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-14

$9

11-15

$11

Today

$10

11-17

$10

11-18

$19

11-19

No data

11-20

No data

11-21

$9

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Lübeck was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $9

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

You can expect to pay from $9 to $19 for a bus ticket from Hamburg to Lübeck based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-21.