Travelling by train from Hamburg Airport to Lübeck

Ready to travel from Hamburg Airport to Lübeck by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Hamburg Airport and Lübeck

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$70.36, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Hamburg Airport to Lübeck daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Lübeck on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 44 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:12: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 21:33: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:12: departure of first train on weekends

  • 21:33: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 15 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train duration for trips from Hamburg Airport to Lübeck

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 11 minutes, crossing a total distance of 51 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Hamburg Airport and Lübeck?

You can secure tickets for travel between Hamburg Airport and Lübeck up to 6 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Additional information on train travel from Hamburg Airport to Lübeck

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Lübeck city guide to start planning your getaway.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Hamburg Airport to Lübeck by train?

The distance between Hamburg Airport and Lübeck is 51 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Hamburg Airport to Lübeck?

The lowest price on this route is US$70.36. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .

How far in advance can I book my Hamburg Airport to Lübeck train tickets?

You can start booking tickets for this route 6 months in advance.

How long does the train take from Hamburg Airport to Lübeck?

The fastest travel time is 1 hour and 11 minutes.