There are 4 ways to get from Detmold to Lübeck by train, bus, car, or night train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
- Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Lüneburgtrain 25 / ...
- Take the train from Lueneburg to Luebeck Hbftrain Re
4h 36m€79–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N71
- Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Lübeck central train stationbus N613 / ...
6h 48m€39–85Drive 301.7 km
- Drive from Detmold to Lübeckcar 301.7 km
3h 6m€44–64Train, night train
- Take the train from Altenbeken to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain S5
- Take the nighttrain from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain Re8
6h 47m
Detmold to Lübeck by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detmold to Lübeck is to bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Detmold to Lübeck is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Detmold station to Lübeck station. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld Brackwede train station and arriving at Lübeck central train station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Detmold to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Detmold, Bahnhof and arriving at Luebeck Hbf via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB, Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Lueneburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Detmold and Lübeck is 329 km. The road distance is 301.7 km.
The best way to get from Detmold to Lübeck without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €75 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Detmold to Lübeck, including transfers.
Detmold to Lübeck bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bielefeld Brackwede train station.
Detmold to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
The best way to get from Detmold to Lübeck is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Detmold, Germany and Lübeck, Germany?
You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Luebeck Hbf via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, and Lueneburg in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Lübeck central train station via Bielefeld Hbf, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, Bielefeld Brackwede train station, and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 6h 48m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Lüneburg
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Lübeck central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Detmold to Lübeck bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.
Detmold to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detmold to Lübeck is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Detmold to Lübeck.
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