The average train between Lübeck and Trieste takes 18h 47m and the fastest train takes 15h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Lübeck to Trieste. 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 Trieste. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Lübeck is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Trieste at 4:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Lüneburg and take an average of 18h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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No, there is no direct train from Lübeck to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Lübeck station and arriving at Trieste station via Lueneburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 47m.
Lübeck to Trieste train services, operated by Erixx, depart from Luebeck Hbf station.
Lübeck to Trieste train services, operated by Erixx, arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
Book your Lübeck to Trieste train tickets online with Erixx, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Lübeck and Trieste is 940.3 km. The road distance is 1,334 km.
You can take a train from Luebeck Hbf to Trieste Centrale via Lüneburg, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Villach Hbf, and Udine in around 16h 27m.