The average train between Leiden and Lübeck takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Leiden to Lübeck. 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 Leiden and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Leiden to Lübeck? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Lübeck station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
Leiden to Lübeck train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Lammenschans station.
Leiden to Lübeck train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Lübeck Hbf station.
Book your Leiden to Lübeck train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leiden and Lübeck is 455.7 km. The road distance is 571 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Lammenschans to Lübeck Hbf via Utrecht Centraal, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 12m.