The average train between Dortmund and Lübeck takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund 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 hourly between Dortmund and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 3:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Lübeck station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Dortmund to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lübeck Hbf station.
Book your Dortmund to Lübeck train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dortmund and Lübeck is 340 km. The road distance is 403 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Lübeck Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 54m.