The cheapest and fastest trains from Lübeck to Hamburg
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
39 m
Trains per day
1
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lübeck to Hamburg will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 1 trains that leave Lübeck for Hamburg every day 1 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 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 39 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.
ICE 585
ICE 585Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lübeck to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lübeck to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach 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 coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 55 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£21 Average Price | £7 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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Lübeck to Hamburg train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 585 | On time 07:16 Lübeck Hbf | 0h39 | 07:55 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lübeck to Hamburg
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
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.
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lübeck and Hamburg
- 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
- Monday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:00 - 13:30
- Sunday: 09:00 - 14:30
- Café Bom Dia
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Mathewes Grill
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Essino
- Schanzenbäcker
- Novum Hotel Belmondo Hamburg
- Mercure Hamburg City
- Eleazar Novum
- Terminus
- McDonald's
- St. Pauli
- Scoom
- McCafé
- Leonardo Inn Airport
- 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
- Hunt Coffee
- Haerlin
- Gran Sasso
- Double Coffee
- Hotel Hanseatin
- Renaissance
- Hotel Preuß
- Hotel Amsterdam
- 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.
- 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
- Monday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Casa Vecchia
- Burger Lounge
- Il mío
- Olivo
- Sachsentor
- Hotel Hanseat
- Inos
- Easy Croque
- Hellas Grill Eilbek
- Ammos
- Villa Wandsbek Hotel Garni
- DARZ GästeZimmer
- Hotel Marco Polo
- O Pescador
- Asia Quick
- Paulaner's
- Burger King
- Hotel Stella Maris
- Empire Riverside Hotel
- Hotel St. Joseph
- Auto-Parkhotel
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Essino
- Schanzenbäcker
- Novum Hotel Belmondo Hamburg
- Mercure Hamburg City
- Ambassador
- City Haus
- Café Bom Dia
- Oktober Harburg
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
- Cafe Schmidt
- Block House
- Röperhof
- L'Europeo
- Hotel Schmidt
- Imbiss Tetova
- Pikasa
- Nach Amerika
- Eiscafé Sharri
- Osteria Tarantino
- Treffpunkt Imbiss
- Grillimbiss Bernd
- Asia-Imbiss
- Hotel Zum Studio
- Hotel Hansen
- Trattoria Toscana
- Marta
- Fischereihafen Restaurant
- El Tequito
- Hotel Hamburg Altona
- Hotel St. Joseph
- Hotel Central
- Auto-Parkhotel
- Kaiser´s Pizza
- Merrano
- Bäckerei Kamps
- Dream Döner
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