The average train between Detmold and Lübeck takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Detmold 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 every 3 hours between Detmold and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detmold is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 11:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 47m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Detmold 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 Detmold to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station and arriving at Luebeck Hbf station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof station and Lüneburg station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Detmold to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Detmold to Lübeck train services, operated by Erixx, arrive at Luebeck Hbf station.
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The distance between Detmold and Lübeck is 246.7 km. The road distance is 302 km.
You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Luebeck Hbf via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, and Lueneburg in around 4h 40m.