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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lübeck to Berlin
Cheapest price
€57
Average price
€100
Fastest journey
3 h 23 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
235 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lübeck to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lübeck to Berlin will cost around €100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €57.
It's difficult to get from Lübeck to Berlin without transferring at least once.
RE 56849 · RE 52824RE 56847 · RE 4325 · RE 5357 · RE 4835RE 11461 · ICE 1609RE 11599 · ICE 1735ICE 585 · ICE 845RE 11599 · ICE 1735RE 56849 · RE 52824RE 11461 · ICE 1609ICE 585 · ICE 845RE 56847 · RE 4325 · RE 5357 · RE 4835
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Lübeck to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lübeck to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €207.
Distance: 235 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€54 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest | €267 Average price |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lübeck to Berlin train times
The table below shows live departures for Lübeck to Berlin trains for tomorrow, Thursday, December 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE 11599 · ICE 1735 | On time 7:00 AM Lübeck Hbf | 3h23 | 10:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| RE 56847 · RE 4325 · RE 5357 · RE 4835 | On time 7:02 AM Lübeck Hbf | 4h10 | 11:12 AM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 585 · ICE 845 | On time 7:16 AM Lübeck Hbf | 4h00 | 11:16 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| RE 11461 · ICE 1609 | On time 7:37 AM Lübeck Hbf | 3h43 | 11:20 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| RE 56849 · RE 52824 | On time 8:02 AM Lübeck Hbf | 3h42 | 11:44 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lübeck to Berlin
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Trains from Lübeck to Berlin run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €40 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 235 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 235 km |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 45m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Erixx from Lübeck to Berlin trainsDeutsche Bahn, Erixx trains will get you between Lübeck and Berlin from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Erixx
FAQs: Trains from Lübeck to Berlin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lübeck to Berlin by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Lübeck, you have various train station options to start your route from including Lübeck Hbf, Lübeck-Travemünde Strand station and Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen station. When arriving in Berlin, you can end your route in train stations like Berlin Hbf, Berlin Alexanderplatz and Berlin Südkreuz station.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Lübeck Hbf, which is located around 3.6 miles (5.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Berlin Hbf, located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lübeck to Berlin
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- Monday: 05:45 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 05:45 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 05:45 - 20:00
- Thursday: 05:45 - 20:00
- Friday: 05:45 - 20:00
- Saturday: 06:30 - 19:30
- Sunday: 08:30 - 19:30
- MyWaffel
- McDonald's
- Cafe Maret
- Café Brazil
- LIHO
- Mercure
- Hotel Stadt Lübeck
- Hotel an der Marienkirche
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- Bierhaus
- Jahn-Stuben
- Kleines Steakhouse
- Hotel Ideal
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Arianos Grill
- La Sicilia
- Mc Döner
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- AVCI Bistro
- Restaurant Athos
- Yoko Sushi
- Payamlino Bistro
- Hotel Nova
- Pension Adamshof
- Pension Zum Lichtenberger
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Jäger & Lustig
- BLOCK HOUSE
- Pizza und Pasta
- Lang Van II
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Armony Hotel
- Nu hotel berlin
- Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side
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- Ach!NikO!Ach!
- Ristorante Salve
- Mommsen-Eck
- Hotel Orion
- Come Inn Berlin Kurfürstendamm Opera
- Ku’ Damm 101 Design-Hotel Berlin
- EnergieHotel
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