The average train between Lübeck and Hamburg-Altona takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Lübeck to Hamburg-Altona. 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 30 minutes between Lübeck and Hamburg-Altona. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Lübeck is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Hamburg-Altona at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lübeck to Hamburg-Altona. However, there are services departing from Lübeck station and arriving at Hamburg-Altona station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Lübeck to Hamburg-Altona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Lübeck Hbf station.
Lübeck to Hamburg-Altona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Altona station.
Book your Lübeck to Hamburg-Altona train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and S-Bahn Hamburg.
The distance between Lübeck and Hamburg-Altona is 60.7 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Lübeck Hbf to Altona via Hamburg Hbf in around 57 min.