- Must visit
Holstentor-Museum
Museum inside Lübeck’s famous gate, presenting the city’s history, trade and fortifications in a compact, central setting.
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
46 m
Average duration
46 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Lübeck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Lübeck will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
Of the 19 trains that leave Hamburg for Lübeck every day 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 55 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 46 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.
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11414Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Lübeck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 55 km
| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£19 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Lübeck trains for tomorrow, Monday 17 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11442 | 1:06 Hamburg Hbf | 0h46 | 1:52 Lübeck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11410 | 9:06 Hamburg Hbf | 0h46 | 9:52 Lübeck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11460 | 9:34 Hamburg Hbf | 0h50 | 10:24 Lübeck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11412 | 10:06 Hamburg Hbf | 0h46 | 10:52 Lübeck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11462 | 10:34 Hamburg Hbf | 0h50 | 11:24 Lübeck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11414 | 11:06 Hamburg Hbf | 0h46 | 11:52 Lübeck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11464 | 11:34 Hamburg Hbf | 0h50 | 12:24 Lübeck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11416 | 12:06 Hamburg Hbf | 0h46 | 12:52 Lübeck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11466 | 12:34 Hamburg Hbf | 0h50 | 13:24 Lübeck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11418 | 13:06 Hamburg Hbf | 0h46 | 13:52 Lübeck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11468 | 13:34 Hamburg Hbf | 0h50 | 14:24 Lübeck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11420 | 14:06 Hamburg Hbf | 0h46 | 14:52 Lübeck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11470 | 14:34 Hamburg Hbf | 0h50 | 15:24 Lübeck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11422 | 15:06 Hamburg Hbf | 0h46 | 15:52 Lübeck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11472 | 15:34 Hamburg Hbf | 0h50 | 16:24 Lübeck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11424 | 16:06 Hamburg Hbf | 0h46 | 16:52 Lübeck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11474 | 16:34 Hamburg Hbf | 0h50 | 17:24 Lübeck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11426 | 17:06 Hamburg Hbf | 0h46 | 17:52 Lübeck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Lübeck run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 48m.
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 0:10 |
Last train 23:10 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 2 days |
Discover the best of Lübeck — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lübeck trip today.
Museum inside Lübeck’s famous gate, presenting the city’s history, trade and fortifications in a compact, central setting.
Extensive museum on the Hanseatic world in a restored monastery and new galleries, with immersive displays and harbour trade history.
Museum in the former Burgkloster with medieval art, sculpture and altarpieces, suited to visitors interested in sacred and civic history.
Main market square framed by the town hall and church, lively for sightseeing, seasonal events and short walks into the old town lanes.
Broad old town street lined with merchants’ houses, shops and courtyards, ideal for absorbing Lübeck’s urban character on foot.
Waterside promenade around the old town island, popular for relaxed walks, canal views and seeing church towers from changing angles.
Marzipan from Lübeck, made with a high almond content, is the city’s signature sweet and a protected regional speciality with a long Hanseatic tradition.
Labskaus is a northern sailors’ dish of corned beef, potatoes and beetroot, often served with herring and egg; it reflects Lübeck’s maritime heritage.
Pannfisch is pan-fried fish, usually with mustard sauce and potatoes. It is a classic north German harbour dish popular in and around Lübeck.
Refined seafood-focused restaurant with modern north German cooking and a calm, polished setting near the old town.
Well-known waterside fish restaurant serving fresh fish dishes and maritime classics in a relaxed, casual harbour-style atmosphere.
Historic marzipan café and restaurant known for Lübeck specialities, cakes and confectionery in an elegant traditional setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local buses and cafés are fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is common in restaurants. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Lübeck Hbf -> Holstentor, Lübeck
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Lübeck 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 Lübeck, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Lübeck trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Lübeck train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Lübeck Hbf is 1 km from Lübeck city centre. Public transport options include:
Lübeck Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: MyWaffel, McDonald's, Cafe Maret, Café Brazil
Wi-Fi is available at Lübeck Hbf. ATMs are available at Lübeck Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Lübeck Hbf. Information desks are available at Lübeck Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Lübeck Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lübeck Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lübeck Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lübeck Hbf.
Nearby hotels include LIHO, Mercure, Hotel Stadt Lübeck, Hotel an der Marienkirche.
Lübeck-Travemünde Strand is 16 km from Lübeck city centre. Public transport options include:
Lübeck-Travemünde Strand has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: TEATIME, Café Marleen, Strandoase, Ostsee Lounge
Wi-Fi is available at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand. ATMs are available at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand.
Ticket office support is available at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand. Information desks are available at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand.
Luggage storage is available at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand.
Nearby hotels include Grand SPA Resort A-ROSA Travemünde, Atlantic Grand Hotel Travemünde, Seeschlößchen, Deutscher Kaiser.
Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen is 15 km from Lübeck city centre. Public transport options include:
Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: TEATIME, Café Marleen, Niederegger, Landungsbrücken
Wi-Fi is available at Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen. ATMs are available at Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen.
Ticket office support is available at Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen. Information desks are available at Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen.
Luggage storage is available at Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen.
Nearby hotels include Grand SPA Resort A-ROSA Travemünde, Deutscher Kaiser, Lili Marleen, Hotel Soldwisch.
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