The average train between Lübeck and Hirtshals takes 15h 24m and the fastest train takes 11h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Lübeck to Hirtshals. 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 twice daily between Lübeck and Hirtshals. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lübeck is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Hirtshals at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 15h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Lübeck to Hirtshals. However, there are services departing from Lübeck station and arriving at Hirtshals station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 24m.
Lübeck to Hirtshals train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Lübeck Hbf station.
Lübeck to Hirtshals train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hirtshals St. station.
Book your Lübeck to Hirtshals train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Danish Railways (DSB) and Nordjyllands Trafikselskab.
The distance between Lübeck and Hirtshals is 416.3 km. The road distance is 961 km.
You can take a train from Lübeck Hbf to Hirtshals St. via Hamburg Hbf, Ringsted St., Aarhus H, and Aalborg St. in around 13h.