Lübeck to Oberhausen distance
The distance from Lübeck (Germany) to Oberhausen (Germany) is 426 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 13 min. The straight-line distance is 369 km (229 miles); Oberhausen lies to the SW of Lübeck.
Reverse direction: Oberhausen to Lübeck distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 369 km | 58 min |
| Car (road) | 426 km | 4 h 13 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 Oberhausen would cost roughly 860–1156 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 426 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 |
Oberhausen
Oberhausen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 29′ 16.23″ N, 6° 51′ 47.91″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.49 |
| Longitude | 6.86 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 213,646 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Lübeck and Oberhausen is at 52.69° N, 8.72° E.
The nearest town is Scholen, Landkreis Diepholz, Niedersachsen — about 185 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lübeck from Oberhausen?
By car it is 426 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 13 min. The straight-line distance between Lübeck and Oberhausen is 369 kilometres (229 miles or 199 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Lübeck to Oberhausen?
The driving distance is 426 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 13 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Oberhausen from Lübeck?
Oberhausen lies to the SW (226°) as seen from Lübeck.
How long is a flight from Lübeck to Oberhausen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 58 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Lübeck to Oberhausen cost?
Over 426 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Lübeck to Oberhausen would cost roughly 860–1156 € 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 Oberhausen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Oberhausen → Essen | 16 km |
| Oberhausen → Duisburg | 17 km |
| Oberhausen → Gelsenkirchen | 18 km |
| Oberhausen → Herne | 27 km |
| Oberhausen → Bochum | 31 km |
| Oberhausen → Recklinghausen | 38 km |
| Oberhausen → Düsseldorf | 39 km |
| Oberhausen → Krefeld | 43 km |