The average train between Lübeck and Dortmund takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Lübeck to Dortmund. 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 Lübeck and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 1:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Lübeck is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lübeck to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Lübeck station and arriving at Dortmund station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Lübeck to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Lübeck Hbf station.
Lübeck to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Lübeck to Dortmund train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Lübeck and Dortmund is 340 km. The road distance is 403 km.
You can take a train from Lübeck Hbf to Dortmund Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 15m.