The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Lübeck takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Frankfurt am Main 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 3 hours between Frankfurt am Main and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt am Main station and arriving at Lübeck station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Frankfurt am Main to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt am Main to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lübeck Hbf station.
Book your Frankfurt am Main to Lübeck train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Lübeck is 439.3 km. The road distance is 574 km.
You can take a train from Frankfurt to Lübeck Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 47m.