Braunschweig to Lübeck distance
The distance from Braunschweig (Germany) to Lübeck (Germany) is 259 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 46 min. The straight-line distance is 178 km (111 miles); Lübeck lies to the N of Braunschweig.
Reverse direction: Lübeck to Braunschweig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 178 km | 43 min |
| Car (road) | 259 km | 2 h 46 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Braunschweig to Lübeck would cost roughly 526–705 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 259 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.
Braunschweig
Braunschweig is located in Niedersachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 16′ 4.05″ N, 10° 31′ 28.44″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.27 |
| Longitude | 10.52 |
| Region | Niedersachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 252,962 |
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 Braunschweig and Lübeck is at 53.07° N, 10.6° E.
The nearest town is Bad Bevensen, Landkreis Uelzen, Niedersachsen — about 89 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Braunschweig from Lübeck?
By car it is 259 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 46 min. The straight-line distance between Braunschweig and Lübeck is 178 kilometres (111 miles or 96 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Braunschweig to Lübeck?
The driving distance is 259 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 46 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Lübeck from Braunschweig?
Lübeck lies to the N (3°) as seen from Braunschweig.
How long is a flight from Braunschweig to Lübeck?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 43 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Braunschweig to Lübeck cost?
Over 259 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Braunschweig to Lübeck would cost roughly 526–705 € 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 Braunschweig
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Braunschweig → Salzgitter | 25 km |
| Braunschweig → Wolfsburg | 34 km |
| Braunschweig → Goslar | 48 km |
| Braunschweig → Hildesheim | 56 km |
| Braunschweig → Hanover | 71 km |
| Braunschweig → Quedlinburg | 86 km |
| Braunschweig → Magdeburg | 94 km |
| Braunschweig → Göttingen | 113 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 |
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