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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lübeck to Hamburg
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€34
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
Of the 4 trains that leave Lübeck for Hamburg on Sun, Dec 21, 4 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 trains cover the 55 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 59 m 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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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€22 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lübeck to Hamburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Lübeck to Hamburg trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:16 AM Lübeck | 0h39 | 6:55 AM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:53 AM Lübeck | 0h37 | 9:30 AM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:17 AM Lübeck | 0h41 | 11:58 AM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lübeck to Hamburg
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Trains from Lübeck to Hamburg run on average 1 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 25m.
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 00:40 |
Last train 23:33 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Lübeck to Hamburg trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Lübeck and Hamburg from €6. 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 Hamburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lübeck to Hamburg 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 Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Lübeck, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Lübeck Hbf, Lübeck-Travemünde Strand station, Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen station and Lübeck-Dänischburg IKEA station. When arriving in Hamburg, you can end your trip in train stations like Hamburg Hbf and Hamburg Harburg.
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 Hamburg Hbf, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lübeck to Hamburg
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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
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
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- St. Pauli
- Scoom
- McCafé
- Leonardo Inn Airport
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Ethio
- Trattoria Toscana
- Marta
- Pavillon
- Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant
- Hotel Hamburg Altona
- Hotel Central
- Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona
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