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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lübeck to Essen

Composite routes from Lübeck to Essen

Cheapest
3 h 36 min
Car
417 km.
from $22

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 2
FlixBus
Website
DB Bus
Website
FlixBus
Website
55 min
Every 4 hours
$8.86–$13.92
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
DB Bus
Website
1h 5m
4 times a week
$10.13–$13.92
+49 30 311682904
+49 30 311682904
Call
Airlines
Found: 1
Eurowings
Website
Eurowings
Website
55 min
Monday to Friday
$56.96–$329.10
Train operators
Found: 3
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
41 min
Twice daily
$30.38–$34.18
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
48 min
Every 30 minutes
$15.19–$21.52
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
Flixtrain
Website
3h 10m
Twice daily
$32.91–$48.10
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lübeck to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Lübeck to Essen is to bus which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 7h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lübeck to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Lübeck to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Lübeck and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lübeck to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Lübeck and arriving at Essen central train station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Lübeck and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Lübeck to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lübeck Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Lübeck to Essen?

The distance between Lübeck and Essen is 430 km. The road distance is 425.4 km.

How do I travel from Lübeck to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Lübeck to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $41.30 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from Lübeck to Essen?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Lübeck to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lübeck to Essen bus from?

Lübeck to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lübeck station.

Where do I catch the Lübeck to Essen train from?

Lübeck to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, depart from Lübeck Hbf station.

Train or bus from Lübeck to Essen?

The best way to get from Lübeck to Essen is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $41.30 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Lübeck to Essen bus arrive?

Lübeck to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Lübeck to Essen train arrive?

Lübeck to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Lübeck to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lübeck to Essen is 425 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Lübeck to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Lübeck to Essen?

Book your Lübeck to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lübeck to Essen?

Book your Lübeck to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1990+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $40.23 per night.
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