Essen to Lübeck Trains

Essen to Lübeck trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Lübeck takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 18m
Duration: 414 km
Distance: €86
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 48m

€73–181

Essen to Lübeck train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 3:06 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 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:34 PM → 5:52 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 6:24 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 8:24 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
4:55 PM → 8:52 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:06 AM → 7:52 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 9:24 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:06 AM → 7:52 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 9:24 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:06 AM → 7:52 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 9:24 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:06 AM → 7:52 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 9:24 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

3:06 AM → 7:52 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 9:24 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

3:06 AM → 7:52 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 9:24 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
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