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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: July 8 atDeparture city: LübeckDeparture location: HbfArrival time: July 9 atDestination city: EssenDestination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitOperated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Lübeck to EssenAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 4 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Lübeck to Essen: Trip Overview
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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
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The cheapest trip from Lübeck to Essen was searched and found on Jul 8, 2025 with a price of $48To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lübeck to Essen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $48 to $48 for a bus ticket from Lübeck to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2025-07-08.
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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Lübeck to Essen but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Lübeck to Essen, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Lübeck to Essen will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Lübeck to Essen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
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