The average train between Cherbourg-Octeville and Lübeck takes 17h 42m and the fastest train takes 14h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg-Octeville 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 3 times a day between Cherbourg-Octeville and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg-Octeville is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 5:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 17h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




14h 37m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




19h 3m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




22h 10m • 4 changes




14h 37m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




19h 3m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




22h 10m • 4 changes




14h 37m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




19h 3m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




22h 10m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Cherbourg-Octeville to Lübeck? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg-Octeville to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Octeville station and arriving at Lübeck station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 42m.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Lübeck train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Lübeck train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lübeck Hbf station.
Book your Cherbourg-Octeville to Lübeck train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cherbourg-Octeville and Lübeck is 966.8 km. The road distance is 1,398 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Lübeck Hbf via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 21m.