Erfurt to Lübeck distance
The distance from Erfurt (Germany) to Lübeck (Germany) is 419 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 52 min. The straight-line distance is 321 km (200 miles); Lübeck lies to the N of Erfurt.
Reverse direction: Lübeck to Erfurt distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 321 km | 54 min |
| Car (road) | 419 km | 4 h 52 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Lübeck would cost roughly 846–1137 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 419 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.
Erfurt
Erfurt is located in Thüringen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 59′ 5.16″ N, 11° 1′ 47.57″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.98 |
| Longitude | 11.03 |
| Region | Thüringen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 218,793 |
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 Erfurt and Lübeck is at 52.43° N, 10.86° E.
The nearest town is Danndorf, Landkreis Helmstedt, Niedersachsen — about 161 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Erfurt from Lübeck?
By car it is 419 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 52 min. The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Lübeck is 321 kilometres (200 miles or 173 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Erfurt to Lübeck?
The driving distance is 419 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 52 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Lübeck from Erfurt?
Lübeck lies to the N (356°) as seen from Erfurt.
How long is a flight from Erfurt to Lübeck?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 54 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Erfurt to Lübeck cost?
Over 419 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Lübeck would cost roughly 846–1137 € 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 Erfurt
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Erfurt → Weimar | 24 km |
| Erfurt → Jena | 50 km |
| Erfurt → Eisenach | 70 km |
| Erfurt → Halle (Saale) | 118 km |
| Erfurt → Quedlinburg | 135 km |
| Erfurt → Göttingen | 136 km |
| Erfurt → Leipzig | 147 km |
| Erfurt → Chemnitz | 152 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 |