The average train between Detmold and Lübeck takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. 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 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 51m • 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 Detmold station and arriving at Lübeck station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Detmold to Lübeck train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Detmold to Lübeck train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Luebeck Hbf station.
Book your Detmold to Lübeck train tickets online with Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Erixx.
The distance between Detmold and Lübeck is 246.7 km. The road distance is 329 km.
You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Luebeck Hbf via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, and Lueneburg in around 4h 36m.