Aachen to Lübeck distance
The distance from Aachen (Germany) to Lübeck (Germany) is 547 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 27 min. The straight-line distance is 464 km (289 miles); Lübeck lies to the NE of Aachen.
Reverse direction: Lübeck to Aachen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 464 km | 65 min |
| Car (road) | 547 km | 5 h 27 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Aachen to Lübeck would cost roughly 1102–1483 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 547 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Aachen
Aachen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 46′ 31.24″ N, 6° 5′ 1.99″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.78 |
| Longitude | 6.08 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 262,670 |
Lübeck
Lübeck is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 51′ 55.68″ N, 10° 41′ 11.61″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.87 |
| Longitude | 10.69 |
| Region | Schleswig-Holstein |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 216,889 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Aachen and Lübeck is at 52.34° N, 8.3° E.
The nearest town is Bohmte, Landkreis Osnabrück, Niedersachsen — about 232 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Aachen from Lübeck?
By car it is 547 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 27 min. The straight-line distance between Aachen and Lübeck is 464 kilometres (289 miles or 251 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Aachen to Lübeck?
The driving distance is 547 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 27 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Lübeck from Aachen?
Lübeck lies to the NE (41°) as seen from Aachen.
How long is a flight from Aachen to Lübeck?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 65 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Aachen to Lübeck cost?
Over 547 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Aachen to Lübeck would cost roughly 1102–1483 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Aachen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Aachen → Monschau | 36 km |
| Aachen → Mönchengladbach | 67 km |
| Aachen → Cologne | 70 km |
| Aachen → Neuss | 74 km |
| Aachen → Düsseldorf | 80 km |
| Aachen → Leverkusen | 85 km |
| Aachen → Bonn | 91 km |
| Aachen → Krefeld | 91 km |
Distances from Lübeck
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Lübeck → Timmendorfer Strand | 17 km |
| Lübeck → Wismar | 61 km |
| Lübeck → Hamburg | 68 km |
| Lübeck → Kiel | 88 km |
| Lübeck → Lüneburg | ≈ 92 km |
| Lübeck → Rostock | 117 km |
| Lübeck → Krakow am See | 165 km |
| Lübeck → Bremen | 186 km |