How to get from Copenhagen to Lübeck
On Routavio, Copenhagen to Lübeck by bus starts at €19 with FlixBus (price seen on 16 October 2026).
- 233 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 4h 35m
- 26 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 35m
direct
Bus
€19
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 16 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Copenhagen to Lübeck. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 233 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
233 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | €16Omio catalogue, Oct 17 | 4h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
| Ferry | €27Omio catalogue, Oct 17 | 6hdirect | See Ferry details |
- Bus€16Omio catalogue, Oct 174h 35m · directSee Bus details
- Ferry€27Omio catalogue, Oct 176h · directSee Ferry details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Copenhagen to Lübeck: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Copenhagen → Lübeckbus
FlixBus·4h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Copenhagen to Lübeck
FlixBus runs 26 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:55 and the last at 19:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 26 | 03:55 | 19:55 |
All departures
- 03:55
- 04:25
- 04:55
- 05:25
- 06:45
- 10:05
- 11:35
- 12:35
- 14:00
- 15:00
- 16:35
- 18:25
- 18:55
- 19:25
- 19:55
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 17
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Stena Line; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Copenhagen to Lübeck works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Copenhagen to Lübeck, about 4h 35m. In total it's roughly €19 over 4h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Copenhagen to Lübeck: common questions
How long does it take to get from Copenhagen to Lübeck?
The most useful route takes about 4h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Copenhagen to Lübeck?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:55 and the last at 19:55, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Copenhagen to Lübeck?
26 a day with FlixBus, between 03:55 and 19:55.
How far is Lübeck from Copenhagen?
About 233 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Copenhagen to Lübeck cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €19 to €24. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Copenhagen to Lübeck?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Stena Line.
Can you get from Copenhagen to Lübeck without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 4h 35m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Copenhagen to Lübeck?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 16 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 16 Oct 2026