Berlin to Lübeck distance
The distance from Berlin (Germany) to Lübeck (Germany) is 305 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 10 min. The straight-line distance is 235 km (146 miles); Lübeck lies to the NW of Berlin.
Reverse direction: Lübeck to Berlin distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 235 km | 48 min |
| Car (road) | 305 km | 3 h 10 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Berlin to Lübeck would cost roughly 618–829 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 305 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.
Berlin
Berlin is located in Berlin, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 31′ 12.02″ N, 13° 24′ 17.83″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.52 |
| Longitude | 13.4 |
| Region | Berlin |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 3,685,265 |
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 Berlin and Lübeck is at 53.2° N, 12.07° E.
The nearest town is Triglitz, Landkreis Prignitz, Brandenburg — about 117 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Berlin from Lübeck?
By car it is 305 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 10 min. The straight-line distance between Berlin and Lübeck is 235 kilometres (146 miles or 127 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Lübeck?
The driving distance is 305 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 10 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Lübeck from Berlin?
Lübeck lies to the NW (311°) as seen from Berlin.
How long is a flight from Berlin to Lübeck?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 48 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Berlin to Lübeck cost?
Over 305 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Berlin to Lübeck would cost roughly 618–829 € 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 Berlin
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Berlin → Potsdam | 35 km |
| Berlin → Buckow | 68 km |
| Berlin → Bad Saarow | 73 km |
| Berlin → Wittenberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Rheinsberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Cottbus | 126 km |
| Berlin → Magdeburg | 156 km |
| Berlin → Halle (Saale) | 170 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 |