Essen to Lübeck distance
The distance from Essen (Germany) to Lübeck (Germany) is 421 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 16 min. The straight-line distance is 364 km (226 miles); Lübeck lies to the NE of Essen.
Reverse direction: Lübeck to Essen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 364 km | 57 min |
| Car (road) | 421 km | 4 h 16 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Essen to Lübeck would cost roughly 850–1143 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 421 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.
Essen
Essen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 27′ 27.21″ N, 7° 1′ 20.87″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.46 |
| Longitude | 7.02 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 574,682 |
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 Essen and Lübeck is at 52.68° N, 8.8° E.
The nearest town is Sulingen, Landkreis Diepholz, Niedersachsen — about 182 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Essen from Lübeck?
By car it is 421 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 16 min. The straight-line distance between Essen and Lübeck is 364 kilometres (226 miles or 197 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Lübeck?
The driving distance is 421 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 16 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Lübeck from Essen?
Lübeck lies to the NE (41°) as seen from Essen.
How long is a flight from Essen to Lübeck?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 57 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Essen to Lübeck cost?
Over 421 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Essen to Lübeck would cost roughly 850–1143 € 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 Essen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Essen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Essen → Oberhausen | 16 km |
| Essen → Herne | 20 km |
| Essen → Duisburg | 25 km |
| Essen → Recklinghausen | 30 km |
| Essen → Düsseldorf | 35 km |
| Essen → Dortmund | 35 km |
| Essen → Wuppertal | 36 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 |