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Trip Summary
There are usually 53 daily train trips available from Lübeck to Leverkusen. Traveling by train from Lübeck to Leverkusen usually takes 6 hours and 43 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in 5 hours and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 249 mi (400 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 5m |
| Lowest price | $26.24 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Lübeck to Leverkusen?
2 train services operate from Lübeck to Leverkusen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 50 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 9 | 5h 38m | $107.10 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 50 | 6h 47m | $107.61 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Lübeck to Leverkusen start from $26, and on average cost . Daily there are 50 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Leverkusen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Lübeck leaves from Lübeck-Travemünde Strand and 2 other stations. And in Leverkusen trains arrive at Leverkusen-Rheindorf and 2 other train stations.
From Lübeck to Leverkusen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 47 minutes. If you are looking to get to Leverkusen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 5 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Lübeck and Leverkusen is approximately 249 miles, or 400 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 43 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 5 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Lübeck to Leverkusen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Lübeck at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 53 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Leverkusen to Lübeck.
City Information
Leverkusen
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Leverkusen is a small city in the west of Germany. This comparatively young city owes much of its growth to the chemical and pharmaceutical industry.
Although Leverkusen may not be on your radar, what puts this city on the map is the BayArena. Around 30,000 football fans gather at the arena to watch Bayer Leverkusen play, and daily tours are available for those who arrive when it's not a match day.
Another popular attraction in the city is the impressive Japanese Gardens. You'll quickly forget which continent you're in while you stroll through these serene gardens with koi ponds, small wooden bridges, Japanese maple trees, and lanterns. The tea pavilion in the center makes for great photos, especially when the surrounding trees blossom.
If you're in town to shop, visit the vast Rathaus-Galerie mall to indulge in shopping the German and international brands and dining at one of the many cafes and restaurants.
Leverkusen is located close to two international airports, Cologne-Bonn and Dusseldorf. High-speed trains run to these cities, and slower regional trains offer connections to Leverkusen. Other destinations throughout Europe are accessible via rail or intercity bus, so continuing from Leverkusen to Brussels or Amsterdam is a piece of cake.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Lübeck?
Main departure station: Lübeck-Travemünde Strand
Lübeck has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Leverkusen.
All train stations in Lübeck:
Lübeck-Travemünde Strand
Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen
Lübeck-Travem. Skandinavienkai
Where is the train station in Leverkusen?
Main arrival station: Opladen
There are more train stations and stops in Leverkusen than most cities. Most trains from Lübeck will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Leverkusen:
All train stations in Leverkusen:
Opladen
Leverkusen-Rheindorf
Leverkusen-Küppersteg
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