1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 11 Sept
£73
Average ticket price on 11 Sept
£82
Fastest journey on 11 Sept
2 h 41 m
Average journey duration on 11 Sept
2 h 43 m
Trains on 11 Sept
10
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lübeck to Berlin will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
To travel from Lübeck to Berlin you need to make at least one change.
ICE 1205+
21115
ICE 707+
21111
ICE 801+
21119
11417 · RJ 177
11471 · ICE 603
ICE 1205+
21115
ICE 707+
21111
ICE 801+
21119
11463 · ICE 509
11471 · ICE 603Omio 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a flight costs an average of £402.
Distance: 235 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£49 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £402 Average Price | £36 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lübeck to Berlin:
A coach is £30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lübeck to Berlin costing on average £49.
A coach is £383 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lübeck to Berlin costing on average £402.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 32m.
Flight takes on average 8h 10m.
You'll arrive about 28m sooner (2h 49m by train vs 3h 17m by car). Tickets start at around £49 compared to roughly £36 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.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Lübeck to Berlin trains for today, Thursday 10 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21123+ ICE 803 | On time 15:10 Lübeck Hbf | 2h40 | 17:50 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
11475 · ICE 605 | Delayed 15:37 Lübeck Hbf | 2h45 | 16:31 16:31Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
11477 · RJ 179 | On time 16:37 Lübeck Hbf | 2h46 | 19:23 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
21127+ ICE 2075 | Delayed 17:10 Lübeck Hbf | 2h47 | 18:08 18:08Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 1 change | |
11479 · ICE 607 | Delayed 17:37 Lübeck Hbf | 2h45 | 18:31 18:31Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
11481 · ICE 873 | On time 18:37 Lübeck Hbf | 2h47 | 21:24 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
21131+ ICE 807 | On time 19:10 Lübeck Hbf | 2h41 | 21:51 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
11483 · ICE 609 | On time 19:37 Lübeck Hbf | 2h45 | 22:22 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
21135+ ICE 809 | On time 21:10 Lübeck Hbf | 2h41 | 23:51 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
11487 · ICE 921 · 4445 · ICE 1541 | 21:37 Lübeck Hbf | 8h27 | 6:04 Berlin-Charlottenburg | 4 changes | |
11461 · RJ 175 | On time 8:37 Lübeck Hbf | 2h46 | 11:23 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 707+ 21111 | Delayed 8:16 9:10Lübeck Hbf | 2h41 | 11:51 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
11463 · ICE 509 | On time 9:37 Lübeck Hbf | 2h45 | 12:22 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
11465 · RJ 383 | On time 10:37 Lübeck Hbf | 2h46 | 13:23 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1205+ 21115 | Delayed 10:16 11:10Lübeck Hbf | 2h41 | 13:51 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
11467 · ICE 601 | On time 11:37 Lübeck Hbf | 2h45 | 14:22 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
11417 · RJ 177 | On time 12:09 Lübeck Hbf | 3h14 | 15:23 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 801+ 21119 | Delayed 12:16 13:10Lübeck Hbf | 2h41 | 15:51 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
11471 · ICE 603 | On time 13:37 Lübeck Hbf | 2h45 | 16:22 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
11473 · RJ 385 | On time 14:37 Lübeck Hbf | 2h47 | 17:24 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
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Trains from Lübeck to Berlin run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 235 km distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 235 km |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
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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.

Most Lübeck to Berlin trains use the Lübeck Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Use this guide to compare Lübeck and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Berlin Gesundbrunnen is 3 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Gesundbrunnen 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: La Femme, Insel Snack, Curry-Baude, BAK Breakfast House
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. ATMs are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Information desks are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Luisenbad, Citylight Hotel, Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte.
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz 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: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
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