What is the distance between Lübeck and Hamburg?

It's about 58 km (36 miles) from Lübeck to Hamburg.

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

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

Bus Lübeck to Hamburg from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lübeck to Hamburg on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:55pm	Hbf	1h	8:55pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Lübeck to Hamburg on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:55pm	Hbf	1h	8:55pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Lübeck to Hamburg on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:55pm	Hbf	1h	8:55pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Lübeck to Hamburg on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:55pm	Hbf	1h	8:55pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest

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Compare 3 ways to go from Lübeck to Hamburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $2, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

40mAverage 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 - $55	Average Duration43m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$2 - $13	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lübeck and Hamburg?

Stops in Lübeck

A
Hbf
Beim Retteich, 23558 Lübeck, Germany
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B
Holstentorplatz
Holstentorplatz 2, 23552 Lübeck, Germany
C
Travemünde - Skandinavienkai
Skandinavienkai, Zum Hafenplatz 1, 23570 Lübeck, Germany

Stops in Hamburg

A
Hamburg Airport
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B
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lübeck to Hamburg by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-19

$9

11-20

$9

Today

$10

11-22

$10

11-23

$10

11-24

No data

11-25

No data

11-26

$9

The cheapest trip from Lübeck to Hamburg was searched and found on Nov 20, 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 Lübeck to Hamburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $10 for a bus ticket from Lübeck to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-26.