What is the travel distance from Lübeck to Essen?

Lübeck and Essen are 228 miles (367 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lübeck to Essen?

The majority of buses traveling from Lübeck to Essen start their journey at Hbf and wind up at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Lübeck to Essen from $48 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Lübeck to Essen on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10pm	Holstentor	19h 40m	12:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Holstentor	16h 35m	4:00am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	Holstentor	16h 5m	1:15pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Holstentor	13h 5m	2:45pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Bus	8:55pm	Holstentor	9h 55m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Lübeck to Essen

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 4 hours 26 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

4h 26mAverage Duration

227 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$48 - $66	Average Duration15h 35m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$33 - $141	Average Duration4h 26m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lübeck and Essen?

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 Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

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