Lübeck to Magdeburg distance
The distance from Lübeck (Germany) to Magdeburg (Germany) is 342 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 32 min. The straight-line distance is 204 km (127 miles); Magdeburg lies to the SSE of Lübeck.
Reverse direction: Magdeburg to Lübeck distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 204 km | 45 min |
| Car (road) | 342 km | 3 h 32 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Lübeck to Magdeburg would cost roughly 692–929 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 342 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.
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 |
Magdeburg
Magdeburg is located in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 6′ 47.43″ N, 11° 36′ 29.11″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.11 |
| Longitude | 11.61 |
| Region | Sachsen-Anhalt |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 244,329 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Lübeck and Magdeburg is at 52.99° N, 11.16° E.
The nearest town is Lüchow (Wendland), Landkreis Lüchow-Dannenberg, Niedersachsen — about 102 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lübeck from Magdeburg?
By car it is 342 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 32 min. The straight-line distance between Lübeck and Magdeburg is 204 kilometres (127 miles or 110 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Lübeck to Magdeburg?
The driving distance is 342 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 32 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Magdeburg from Lübeck?
Magdeburg lies to the SSE (162°) as seen from Lübeck.
How long is a flight from Lübeck to Magdeburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 45 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Lübeck to Magdeburg cost?
Over 342 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Lübeck to Magdeburg would cost roughly 692–929 € 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 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 |
Distances from Magdeburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Magdeburg → Quedlinburg | 59 km |
| Magdeburg → Wolfsburg | 85 km |
| Magdeburg → Halle (Saale) | 85 km |
| Magdeburg → Wittenberg | 92 km |
| Magdeburg → Braunschweig | 94 km |
| Magdeburg → Salzgitter | 109 km |
| Magdeburg → Goslar | 115 km |
| Magdeburg → Leipzig | 122 km |