Kiel to Lübeck distance
The distance from Kiel (Germany) to Lübeck (Germany) is 88 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 8 min. The straight-line distance is 63 km (39 miles); Lübeck lies to the SE of Kiel.
Reverse direction: Lübeck to Kiel distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 63 km | 35 min |
| Car (road) | 88 km | 1 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 Kiel to Lübeck would cost roughly 184–244 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 88 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.
Kiel
Kiel is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 54° 19′ 23.85″ N, 10° 7′ 21.95″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 54.32 |
| Longitude | 10.12 |
| Region | Schleswig-Holstein |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 252,668 |
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 Kiel and Lübeck is at 54.09° N, 10.41° E.
The nearest town is Nehmten, Kreis Plön, Schleswig-Holstein — about 31 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kiel from Lübeck?
By car it is 88 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 8 min. The straight-line distance between Kiel and Lübeck is 63 kilometres (39 miles or 34 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Kiel to Lübeck?
The driving distance is 88 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 8 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Lübeck from Kiel?
Lübeck lies to the SE (144°) as seen from Kiel.
How long is a flight from Kiel to Lübeck?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 35 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Kiel to Lübeck cost?
Over 88 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Kiel to Lübeck would cost roughly 184–244 € 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 Kiel
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Kiel → Hamburg | 96 km |
| Kiel → Timmendorfer Strand | 98 km |
| Kiel → Wismar | 145 km |
| Kiel → Lüneburg | ≈ 157 km |
| Kiel → Rostock | 202 km |
| Kiel → Bremen | 212 km |
| Kiel → Odense | 242 km |
| Kiel → Hanover | 247 km |
Distances from Lübeck
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Lübeck → Timmendorfer Strand | 17 km |
| Lübeck → Wismar | 61 km |
| Lübeck → Hamburg | 68 km |
| Lübeck → Lüneburg | ≈ 92 km |
| Lübeck → Rostock | 117 km |
| Lübeck → Krakow am See | 165 km |
| Lübeck → Bremen | 186 km |
| Lübeck → Hanover | 210 km |