Duisburg to Lübeck distance
The distance from Duisburg (Germany) to Lübeck (Germany) is 438 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 22 min. The straight-line distance is 378 km (235 miles); Lübeck lies to the NE of Duisburg.
Reverse direction: Lübeck to Duisburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 378 km | 58 min |
| Car (road) | 438 km | 4 h 22 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Lübeck would cost roughly 884–1189 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 438 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.
Duisburg
Duisburg is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 26′ 3.87″ N, 6° 45′ 44.39″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.43 |
| Longitude | 6.76 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 502,270 |
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 Duisburg and Lübeck is at 52.67° N, 8.67° E.
The nearest town is Freistatt, Landkreis Diepholz, Niedersachsen — about 189 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Duisburg from Lübeck?
By car it is 438 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 22 min. The straight-line distance between Duisburg and Lübeck is 378 kilometres (235 miles or 204 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Duisburg to Lübeck?
The driving distance is 438 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 22 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Lübeck from Duisburg?
Lübeck lies to the NE (43°) as seen from Duisburg.
How long is a flight from Duisburg to Lübeck?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 58 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Duisburg to Lübeck cost?
Over 438 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Lübeck would cost roughly 884–1189 € 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 Duisburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Duisburg → Mülheim | 15 km |
| Duisburg → Oberhausen | 17 km |
| Duisburg → Bottrop | 23 km |
| Duisburg → Essen | 25 km |
| Duisburg → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Gelsenkirchen | 32 km |
| Duisburg → Neuss | 34 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 |