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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Lübeck is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Lübeck is to fly and train which takes 4h 37m and costs €140 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Lübeck?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Lübeck station. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Lübeck central train station via The Hague. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Lübeck?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Lübeck Hbf via Amsterdam Centraal and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Leiden to Lübeck?

The distance between Leiden and Lübeck is 593 km. The road distance is 522.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Lübeck without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs €60 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Leiden to Lübeck, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Lübeck bus from?

Leiden to Lübeck bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Lübeck train from?

Leiden to Lübeck train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.

Train or bus from Leiden to Lübeck?

The best way to get from Leiden to Lübeck is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 11h.

Where does the Leiden to Lübeck bus arrive?

Leiden to Lübeck bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lübeck central train station.

Where does the Leiden to Lübeck train arrive?

Leiden to Lübeck train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Lübeck?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Lübeck is 522 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Leiden to Lübeck.

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

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Where can I stay near Lübeck?

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Leiden to Lübeck - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Leiden to Lübeck by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain Re8
7h 29m
€62–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Lübeck central train stationbus N1386 / ...
11h
€55–85
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Hamburgbus
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain Re8
9h 20m
€66–78
Drive 522.4 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Lübeckcar 522.4 km
5h 49m
€109–158
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane AMS - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain
4h 37m
€142–430
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane AMS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain
4h 55m
€123–349
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Lüneburgtrain
3. Take the train from Lueneburg to Luebeck Hbftrain
5h 18m
€213–420
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain
7h 12m
€114–344
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BRU - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain
7h 17m
€119–322

Leiden to Lübeck by train

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Distance: 593.4 km
Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Lübeck, Germany?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Lübeck Hbf via Amsterdam Centraal and Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from The Hague to Lübeck central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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