The average train between Heidelberg and Lübeck takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 21m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg to Lübeck? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Lübeck Hbf station via Hamburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
Heidelberg to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lübeck Hbf station.
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The distance between Heidelberg and Lübeck is 514.8 km. The road distance is 622 km.
You can take a vehicle from Heidelberg, Seegarten to Lübeck Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 44m.