The average train between Emden and Lübeck takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Emden 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 Emden and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 4:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Emden is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Bremen Hbf and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Emden to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Emden station and arriving at Lübeck station via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Emden to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf station.
Emden to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lübeck Hbf station.
Book your Emden to Lübeck train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and metronom.
The distance between Emden and Lübeck is 236.1 km. The road distance is 302 km.
You can take a train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Lübeck Hbf via Bremen Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 58m.