Dortmund to Lübeck distance
The distance from Dortmund (Germany) to Lübeck (Germany) is 405 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 4 min. The straight-line distance is 340 km (211 miles); Lübeck lies to the NE of Dortmund.
Reverse direction: Lübeck to Dortmund distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 340 km | 55 min |
| Car (road) | 405 km | 4 h 4 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Lübeck would cost roughly 818–1099 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 405 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.
Dortmund
Dortmund is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 30′ 48.91″ N, 7° 27′ 55.07″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.51 |
| Longitude | 7.47 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 603,462 |
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 Dortmund and Lübeck is at 52.7° N, 9.03° E.
The nearest town is Wietzen, Landkreis Nienburg/Weser, Niedersachsen — about 170 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dortmund from Lübeck?
By car it is 405 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 4 min. The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Lübeck is 340 kilometres (211 miles or 183 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Lübeck?
The driving distance is 405 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 4 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Lübeck from Dortmund?
Lübeck lies to the NE (38°) as seen from Dortmund.
How long is a flight from Dortmund to Lübeck?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 55 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dortmund to Lübeck cost?
Over 405 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Lübeck would cost roughly 818–1099 € 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 Dortmund
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Dortmund → Bochum | 21 km |
| Dortmund → Herne | 25 km |
| Dortmund → Hagen | 26 km |
| Dortmund → Recklinghausen | 31 km |
| Dortmund → Essen | 35 km |
| Dortmund → Gelsenkirchen | 36 km |
| Dortmund → Hamm | 42 km |
| Dortmund → Mülheim | 46 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 |