The average train between Edinburgh and Lübeck takes 19h 3m and the fastest train takes 14h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 6:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 19h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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22h 24m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Lübeck station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 3m.
Edinburgh to Lübeck train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Lübeck train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Lübeck Hbf station.
Book your Edinburgh to Lübeck train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Lübeck is 915.5 km. The road distance is 1,717 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lübeck Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 14h 45m.