The cheapest and fastest trains from Lübeck to Copenhagen
Cheapest price
€77
Average price
€86
Fastest journey
5 h 41 m
Average duration
6 h 18 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
234 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lübeck to Copenhagen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lübeck to Copenhagen will cost around €86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €77.
It's difficult to get from Lübeck to Copenhagen without transferring at least once.
ICE 585 · EC 394
ICE 585 · EC 396
RE 11463 · EC 396
RE 11467 · EC 394
RE 11409+
NBE 82168+
RE 11158 · EC 398
RE 11409+
NBE 82168+
RE 11158 · EC 398
RE 11599 · EC 398
RE 11463 · EC 396
RE 11467 · EC 394
ICE 585 · EC 396Travel Information
Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Lübeck to Copenhagen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lübeck to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €145.
Distance: 234 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|---|---|
€94 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price | €319 Average price |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lübeck to Copenhagen train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:28 PM Lübeck | 8h10 | 4:38 AM Copenhagen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:37 PM Lübeck | 8h25 | 5:02 AM Copenhagen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
RE 11599 · EC 398 | On time 7:00 AM Lübeck Hbf | 5h50 | 12:50 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
RE 11409+ NBE 82168+ RE 11158 · EC 398 | On time 7:09 AM Lübeck Hbf | 5h41 | 12:50 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 585 · EC 394 | On time 7:16 AM Lübeck Hbf | 9h34 | 4:50 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 585 · RE 11160 · IC 5756 · IC 80140 | On time 7:16 AM Lübeck Hbf | 8h08 | 3:24 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 585 · EC 396 | On time 7:16 AM Lübeck Hbf | 7h34 | 2:50 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
RE 11463 · EC 396 | On time 8:37 AM Lübeck Hbf | 6h13 | 2:50 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
RE 11467 · EC 394 | On time 10:37 AM Lübeck Hbf | 6h13 | 4:50 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lübeck to Copenhagen
Distance 234 km |
Average train duration 5h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €46 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 29m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Lübeck to Copenhagen trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Lübeck and Copenhagen from €20. 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.
FAQs: Trains from Lübeck to Copenhagen

When departing from Lübeck, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Lübeck Hbf, Lübeck-Travemünde Strand station and Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen station. When arriving in Copenhagen, you can end your journey in train stations like Copenhagen Central Station, Copenhagen, Østerbrogade (Svanemøllen St. ) and Copenhagen, Emdrup 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 Copenhagen Central Station, located 0.4 miles (588 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lübeck to Copenhagen
- 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
- Campus Kebab
- Bierhaus
- Jahn-Stuben
- Kleines Steakhouse
- Hotel Ideal
- TEATIME
- Café Marleen
- Niederegger
- Landungsbrücken
- Grand SPA Resort A-ROSA Travemünde
- Deutscher Kaiser
- Lili Marleen
- Hotel Soldwisch
- TEATIME
- Café Marleen
- Strandoase
- Ostsee Lounge
- Grand SPA Resort A-ROSA Travemünde
- Atlantic Grand Hotel Travemünde
- Seeschlößchen
- Deutscher Kaiser
- Corner Grill
- IKEA Restaurant
- Ciao Bella
- McDonald's
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 4 rue de Compiègne as well as at 112 rue Maubeuge.
- Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder
- Tivoli Food Hall
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- Hotel Astoria
- Copenhagen Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Ansgar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-13 for trains to Sweden, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M3, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-train: Lines A, B, C, E, H
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 4 rue de Compiègne as well as at 112 rue Maubeuge.
- Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder
- Tivoli Food Hall
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- Hotel Skt. Petri
- Ibsens Hotel
- Hotel Kong Arthur
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 2,500 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to Sweden, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M1, Line M2
- S-train: Lines A, B, C, E, H
- Bus: Several lines available
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