The average train between Basel and Lübeck takes 8h 39m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Lübeck. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Basel and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 3:16 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Lübeck station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
Basel to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lübeck Hbf station.
Book your Basel to Lübeck train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Basel and Lübeck is 735 km. The road distance is 905 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Lübeck Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 47m.