The average train between Elmshorn and Lübeck takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Elmshorn 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 5 times a day between Elmshorn and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 3:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Elmshorn is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 58m • 1 change

1h 28m • 1 change

1h 31m • 1 change

1h 29m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Elmshorn to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn station and arriving at Lübeck station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Elmshorn to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Elmshorn station.
Elmshorn to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lübeck Hbf station.
Book your Elmshorn to Lübeck train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Elmshorn and Lübeck is 69.1 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from Elmshorn to Lübeck Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 1h 31m.