Driving from London to Lübeck
Lübeck lies 774 km (481 mi) north-east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 11 h 48 min without stops, over roughly 944 km (587 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| London | Lübeck | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Population | 9 million | 212,207 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 23539–23570 |
Clocks in Lübeck are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 11 h 48 min journey lands 12 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lübeck
Crossing from United Kingdom into Germany: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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Staying in Lübeck
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Common questions
How far is Lübeck from London?
774 km (481 mi) in a straight line, north-east of London; by road roughly 944 km (587 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Lübeck by car?
About 11 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Lübeck?
Lübeck is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Lübeck?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.