There are 4 ways to get from Emden to Lübeck by train, bus, or car
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 Emden Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 56
- Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain Re8
3h 56m€42–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Emden central bus station to Bremen Fernbusterminalbus 144
- Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Lübeck central train stationbus N1386 / ...
6h 25m€26–39Drive 304.7 km
- Drive from Emden to Lübeckcar 304.7 km
2h 48m€45–64Train via Hamburg
- Take the train from Emden Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 56
- Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Dammtortrain 42 / ...
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain Re8
4h 39m€44–99
Emden to Lübeck by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Emden to Lübeck is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Emden to Lübeck is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Emden station to Lübeck station. However, there are services departing from Emden central bus station and arriving at Lübeck central train station via Bremen Fernbusterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Emden to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Emden Hbf and arriving at Lübeck Hbf via Bremen Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Emden and Lübeck is 302 km. The road distance is 304.7 km.
The best way to get from Emden to Lübeck without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €40 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Emden to Lübeck, including transfers.
Emden to Lübeck bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Emden central bus station.
Emden to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Emden Hbf station.
The best way to get from Emden to Lübeck is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Emden, Germany and Lübeck, Germany?
You can take a train from Emden Hbf to Lübeck Hbf via Bremen Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emden central bus station to Lübeck central train station via Bremen Fernbusterminal in around 6h 25m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Emden Hbf to Bremen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Emden Hbf to Bremen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Dammtor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- 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 Emden central bus station to Bremen Fernbusterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Lübeck central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Emden to Lübeck bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bremen Fernbusterminal station.
Emden to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bremen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emden to Lübeck is 305 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Emden to Lübeck.
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