The average train between Lübeck and Leipzig takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Lübeck to Leipzig. 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 Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 1:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Lübeck is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lübeck to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Lübeck station and arriving at Leipzig station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Lübeck to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Lübeck Hbf station.
Lübeck to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Lübeck to Leipzig train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Lübeck and Leipzig is 303.3 km. The road distance is 515 km.
You can take a train from Lübeck Hbf to Leipzig Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 24m.