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Lübeck to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lübeck and Rotterdam takes 7h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Lübeck to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 56m
Duration
579 km
Distance
€105
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Gouda

best
  1. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train Re8
  2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelotrain train
  4. Take the train from Hengelo to Goudatrain train
7h 20m
€79–212

Lübeck to Rotterdam train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lübeck and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Lübeck is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 7h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 33m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 33m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 3m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 31m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 1m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 1m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 31m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 1m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 1m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 1m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 578.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Lübeck, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Lübeck Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Gouda in around 7h 20m.

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