Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf train with erixx

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 19 Sept

Cheapest price on 19 Sept

£31

Average ticket price on 19 Sept

£31

Fastest journey on 19 Sept

44 m

Average journey duration on 19 Sept

44 m

Trains on 19 Sept

30

Distance

56 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.

Fast trains

On Sat 19 Sept, we found 30 trains from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf, including 30 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 44 m .

The slowest trains will take 44 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.

  • Deutsche Bahn11441
    0:090h44
    Lübeck Hbf
    0:53Hamburg Hbf
    £311One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn11445
    2:090h44
    Lübeck Hbf
    2:53Hamburg Hbf
    £311One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn11443
    1:090h44
    Lübeck Hbf
    1:53Hamburg Hbf
    £311One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn11401
    4:090h44
    Lübeck Hbf
    4:53Hamburg Hbf
    £311One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn11403
    5:090h44
    Lübeck Hbf
    5:53Hamburg Hbf
    £311One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £30.

Distance: 56 km

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Coach
Driving

£30

Average Price

£9

Average Price

Cheapest

£9

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

43m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 22m

Average total duration

52m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

50m

Average total duration

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Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf is a coach with an average price of £6.

This is compared to other travel options from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf:

A coach is £24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average £29.

The fastest way to travel from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf is by train with an average journey time of 46m.

Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lübeck Hbf and Hamburg Hbf including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 4m sooner (46m by train vs 50m by car). Tickets start at around £29 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains for tomorrow, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn114431:09 Lübeck Hbf
0h44
1:53 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn114452:09 Lübeck Hbf
0h44
2:53 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn114014:09 Lübeck Hbf
0h44
4:53 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn114035:09 Lübeck Hbf
0h44
5:53 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn114056:09 Lübeck Hbf
0h44
6:53 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn114576:37 Lübeck Hbf
0h48
7:25 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn114077:09 Lübeck Hbf
0h44
7:53 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn114597:37 Lübeck Hbf
0h48
8:25 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn114098:09 Lübeck Hbf
0h44
8:53 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn114618:37 Lübeck Hbf
0h48
9:25 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn114119:09 Lübeck Hbf
0h44
9:53 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn114639:37 Lübeck Hbf
0h48
10:25 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn1141310:09 Lübeck Hbf
0h44
10:53 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn1146510:37 Lübeck Hbf
0h48
11:25 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn1141511:09 Lübeck Hbf
0h44
11:53 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn1146711:37 Lübeck Hbf
0h48
12:25 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn1141712:09 Lübeck Hbf
0h44
12:53 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn1146912:37 Lübeck Hbf
0h48
13:25 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn1141913:09 Lübeck Hbf
0h44
13:53 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn1147113:37 Lübeck Hbf
0h48
14:25 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn1142114:09 Lübeck Hbf
0h44
14:53 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn1147314:37 Lübeck Hbf
0h48
15:25 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn1142315:09 Lübeck Hbf
0h44
15:53 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn1147515:37 Lübeck Hbf
0h48
16:25 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn1142516:09 Lübeck Hbf
0h44
16:53 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn1147716:37 Lübeck Hbf
0h48
17:25 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn1142717:09 Lübeck Hbf
0h44
17:53 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn1147917:37 Lübeck Hbf
0h48
18:25 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn1142918:09 Lübeck Hbf
0h44
18:53 Hamburg Hbf0 changesdirect

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erixx as well as Deutsche Bahn offer trains services from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf.
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The journey had been very nice. The staff took my luggage from me at the door and the train left on time. Everything was available on the train in terms of equipment. The only thing I had to criticise was the noise level on the train. The staff could have intervened.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf

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Trains from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf run on average 4 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:09, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 37m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Distance
56 km
Average train duration
46m
Cheapest ticket price
£9
Trains per day
4
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
37m
First train
3:09
Last train
23:09
Cheapest Month
Sept
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5

Train companies: erixx, Deutsche Bahn from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trainserixx, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Lübeck Hbf and Hamburg Hbf from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
37m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£9
Deutsche Bahn frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

erixx

About
erixx is a private train company in Germany offering rail services in Bremen and Lower Saxony in northern Germany. Founded in 2011, erixx runs six regional lines including the Heidebahn from Hanover to Buchholz as well as offering service to Wittingen, Bad Harzburg, Soltau and Wolfenbuttel. The trains are modern, comfortable and alcohol-free in order to provide a pleasant journey. The most popular journeys include Hanover to Bad Harzburg with the RE10, Bad Harzburg/Goslar to Braunschweig with the RB42/43, Braunschweig to Uelzen with the RB47, and Lueneburg to Dannenberg on the RB32.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average erixx Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest erixx Price
£20
erixx frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for cancelled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Seat reservation
Seat reservations not possible on regional trains
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone

FAQs: Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £20, while the average price tends to be around £30.
The train journey from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf covers a distance of 56 km and takes approximately 44m. Trains run 2 per day.
The train distance from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf is 56 km.
The first train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf leaves at 3:09.
The last train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf departs at 22:09.
Trains from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf run approximately 2 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Lübeck Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
To get from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf is by coach, costing approximately £5.
Booking trains from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf offers pleasant views of the northern German countryside, featuring lush green landscapes and charming small towns, though it is not renowned for dramatic scenery.
Yes, a day trip from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf is feasible with a journey time of 44m and a distance of 56 km. Trains run 2 per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Lübeck Hbf and Hamburg Hbf

Most Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Lübeck Hbf and Hamburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Lübeck
Arrival train stations in Hamburg
Lübeck HbfLübeck Hbf, Am Bahnhof 6, 23558 LübeckWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Lübeck Hbf from Lübeck city centre

Lübeck Hbf is 1 km from Lübeck city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus50, 34, 26, 40, 31, 30, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 21, 2, 16, 12, 11, 10, 1 · 5m · £2 · every ~77 min

Lübeck Hbf train station facilities and services

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 and drink

Food options include: MyWaffel, McDonald's, Cafe Maret, Café Brazil

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Lübeck Hbf. ATMs are available at Lübeck Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Lübeck Hbf. Information desks are available at Lübeck Hbf.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Lübeck Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Lübeck Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Lübeck Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Lübeck Hbf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include LIHO, Mercure, Hotel Stadt Lübeck, Hotel an der Marienkirche.

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