Hamburg to Lübeck distance
The distance from Hamburg (Germany) to Lübeck (Germany) is 68 km by road, with a driving time of about 54 min. The straight-line distance is 58 km (36 miles); Lübeck lies to the NE of Hamburg.
Reverse direction: Lübeck to Hamburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 58 km | 34 min |
| Car (road) | 68 km | 54 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Hamburg to Lübeck would cost roughly 144–190 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 68 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.
Hamburg
Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 32′ 55.78″ N, 9° 59′ 13.81″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.55 |
| Longitude | 9.99 |
| Region | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,862,565 |
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 Hamburg and Lübeck is at 53.71° N, 10.34° E.
The nearest town is Todendorf, Kreis Stormarn, Schleswig-Holstein — about 29 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hamburg from Lübeck?
By car it is 68 km, with a driving time of about 54 min. The straight-line distance between Hamburg and Lübeck is 58 kilometres (36 miles or 31 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hamburg to Lübeck?
The driving distance is 68 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 54 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Lübeck from Hamburg?
Lübeck lies to the NE (52°) as seen from Hamburg.
How long is a flight from Hamburg to Lübeck?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 34 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Hamburg to Lübeck cost?
Over 68 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hamburg to Lübeck would cost roughly 144–190 € 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 Hamburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Lüneburg | ≈ 57 km |
| Hamburg → Timmendorfer Strand | 78 km |
| Hamburg → Kiel | 96 km |
| Hamburg → Wismar | 127 km |
| Hamburg → Bremen | 128 km |
| Hamburg → Hanover | 151 km |
| Hamburg → Oldenburg | 167 km |
| Hamburg → Bremerhaven | 179 km |
Distances from Lübeck
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Lübeck → Timmendorfer Strand | 17 km |
| Lübeck → Wismar | 61 km |
| Lübeck → Kiel | 88 km |
| Lübeck → Lüneburg | ≈ 92 km |
| Lübeck → Rostock | 117 km |
| Lübeck → Krakow am See | 165 km |
| Lübeck → Bremen | 186 km |
| Lübeck → Hanover | 210 km |