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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Lübeck to Hamburg
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€5
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
46 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lübeck to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lübeck to Hamburg will cost around €5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Of the 6 buses that leave Lübeck for Hamburg on Sun, Dec 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 55 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Lübeck to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lübeck to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 55 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price |
1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lübeck to Hamburg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lübeck to Hamburg buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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 FlixBus | 10:25 AM Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich | 1h15 | 11:40 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Lübeck to Hamburg
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Buses from Lübeck to Hamburg run on average 3 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:25, the last at 19:55. The fastest bus covers the 55 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 55 km |
Average bus duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 07:25 |
Last bus 19:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Lübeck to HamburgYou can travel by bus between Lübeck to Hamburg with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lübeck to Hamburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lübeck to Hamburg by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich, which is located around 3.3 miles (5.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lübeck to Hamburg
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- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- Burger Lounge (0.3 km)
- Café Paris (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 3, 120, 124, 130 Metro: U1, U3 Train: S1, S21
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