How to get from Kiel to Lübeck
- 61 km as the crow flies
- 6 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
1h 05m
direct
Bus
€6
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Kiel to Lübeck. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 05m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 61 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
61 km
Kiel to Lübeck: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Kiel → Lübeckbus
FlixBus·1h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Kiel to Lübeck
FlixBus runs 6 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:20 and the last at 14:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 03:20 | 14:20 |
| Regional connectionbus | 12 | — | — |
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 Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Kiel to Lübeck works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Kiel central to Lübeck, about 1h 5m. In total it's roughly €6 over 1h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Kiel to Lübeck: common questions
How long does it take to get from Kiel to Lübeck?
The most useful route takes about 1h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Kiel to Lübeck?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:20 and the last at 14:20, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Kiel to Lübeck?
6 a day with FlixBus, between 03:20 and 14:20.
How far is Lübeck from Kiel?
About 61 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Kiel to Lübeck cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €6. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Kiel to Lübeck?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Kiel to Lübeck without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Kiel 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: 25 Sep 2026