Frankfurt am Main to Lübeck distance
The distance from Frankfurt am Main (Germany) to Lübeck (Germany) is 538 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 28 min. The straight-line distance is 439 km (273 miles); Lübeck lies to the NNE of Frankfurt am Main.
Reverse direction: Lübeck to Frankfurt am Main distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 439 km | 63 min |
| Car (road) | 538 km | 5 h 28 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Lübeck would cost roughly 1084–1459 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 538 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.
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 6′ 39.32″ N, 8° 40′ 55.66″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.11 |
| Longitude | 8.68 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 756,021 |
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 Frankfurt am Main and Lübeck is at 51.99° N, 9.64° E.
The nearest town is Dielmissen, Landkreis Holzminden, Niedersachsen — about 220 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Frankfurt am Main from Lübeck?
By car it is 538 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 28 min. The straight-line distance between Frankfurt am Main and Lübeck is 439 kilometres (273 miles or 237 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Lübeck?
The driving distance is 538 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 28 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Lübeck from Frankfurt am Main?
Lübeck lies to the NNE (17°) as seen from Frankfurt am Main.
How long is a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Lübeck?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 63 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Lübeck cost?
Over 538 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Lübeck would cost roughly 1084–1459 € 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 Frankfurt am Main
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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