Bielefeld to Lübeck distance
The distance from Bielefeld (Germany) to Lübeck (Germany) is 308 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 21 min. The straight-line distance is 251 km (156 miles); Lübeck lies to the NE of Bielefeld.
Reverse direction: Lübeck to Bielefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 251 km | 49 min |
| Car (road) | 308 km | 3 h 21 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Lübeck would cost roughly 624–838 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 308 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.
Bielefeld
Bielefeld is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 1′ 19.53″ N, 8° 31′ 40.36″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.02 |
| Longitude | 8.53 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 331,605 |
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 Bielefeld and Lübeck is at 52.95° N, 9.58° E.
The nearest town is Visselhövede, Rotenburg (Wümme), Niedersachsen — about 125 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bielefeld from Lübeck?
By car it is 308 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 21 min. The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Lübeck is 251 kilometres (156 miles or 135 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bielefeld to Lübeck?
The driving distance is 308 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 21 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Lübeck from Bielefeld?
Lübeck lies to the NE (34°) as seen from Bielefeld.
How long is a flight from Bielefeld to Lübeck?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 49 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bielefeld to Lübeck cost?
Over 308 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Lübeck would cost roughly 624–838 € 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 Bielefeld
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bielefeld → Paderborn | 47 km |
| Bielefeld → Osnabrück | 57 km |
| Bielefeld → Hamm | 83 km |
| Bielefeld → Hanover | 109 km |
| Bielefeld → Dortmund | 112 km |
| Bielefeld → Winterberg | 115 km |
| Bielefeld → Hagen | 125 km |
| Bielefeld → Recklinghausen | 125 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 |