Krefeld to Lübeck distance
The distance from Krefeld (Germany) to Lübeck (Germany) is 465 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 40 min. The straight-line distance is 396 km (246 miles); Lübeck lies to the NE of Krefeld.
Reverse direction: Lübeck to Krefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 396 km | 60 min |
| Car (road) | 465 km | 4 h 40 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Krefeld to Lübeck would cost roughly 938–1261 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 465 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.
Krefeld
Krefeld is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 20′ 4.31″ N, 6° 33′ 55.47″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.33 |
| Longitude | 6.57 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 231,406 |
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 Krefeld and Lübeck is at 52.62° N, 8.57° E.
The nearest town is Barver, Landkreis Diepholz, Niedersachsen — about 198 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Krefeld from Lübeck?
By car it is 465 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 40 min. The straight-line distance between Krefeld and Lübeck is 396 kilometres (246 miles or 214 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Krefeld to Lübeck?
The driving distance is 465 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 40 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Lübeck from Krefeld?
Lübeck lies to the NE (43°) as seen from Krefeld.
How long is a flight from Krefeld to Lübeck?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 60 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Krefeld to Lübeck cost?
Over 465 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Krefeld to Lübeck would cost roughly 938–1261 € 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 Krefeld
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Krefeld → Mönchengladbach | 21 km |
| Krefeld → Neuss | 24 km |
| Krefeld → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Mülheim | 38 km |
| Krefeld → Kevelaer | 39 km |
| Krefeld → Essen | 40 km |
| Krefeld → Oberhausen | 43 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 |