The average train between Essen and Lübeck takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 4 hours between Essen and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 3:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Lübeck station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Essen to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lübeck Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Lübeck train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Lübeck is 365.1 km. The road distance is 437 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lübeck Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 19m.