The average train between Hildesheim and Lübeck takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Hildesheim 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 Hildesheim and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Hildesheim is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hildesheim to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim station and arriving at Lübeck station via Lüneburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Hildesheim to Lübeck train services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hildesheim to Lübeck train services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Luebeck Hbf station.
Book your Hildesheim to Lübeck train tickets online with DB Bus, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Erixx.
The distance between Hildesheim and Lübeck is 197.3 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Hildesheim Hbf to Luebeck Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Lueneburg in around 3h 11m.