Gelsenkirchen to Lübeck distance
The distance from Gelsenkirchen (Germany) to Lübeck (Germany) is 418 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 8 min. The straight-line distance is 356 km (221 miles); Lübeck lies to the NE of Gelsenkirchen.
Reverse direction: Lübeck to Gelsenkirchen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 356 km | 57 min |
| Car (road) | 418 km | 4 h 8 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Lübeck would cost roughly 844–1135 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 418 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.
Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 31′ 7.55″ N, 7° 5′ 1.83″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.52 |
| Longitude | 7.08 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 267,930 |
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 Gelsenkirchen and Lübeck is at 52.71° N, 8.84° E.
The nearest town is Sulingen, Landkreis Diepholz, Niedersachsen — about 178 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Lübeck?
By car it is 418 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 8 min. The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Lübeck is 356 kilometres (221 miles or 192 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Lübeck?
The driving distance is 418 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 8 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Lübeck from Gelsenkirchen?
Lübeck lies to the NE (42°) as seen from Gelsenkirchen.
How long is a flight from Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen to Lübeck cost?
Over 418 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Lübeck would cost roughly 844–1135 € 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 Gelsenkirchen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Gelsenkirchen → Bottrop | 15 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Oberhausen | 18 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Recklinghausen | 23 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Mülheim | 24 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Duisburg | 32 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Dortmund | 36 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Düsseldorf | 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 |
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