The average train between Leipzig and Lübeck takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig 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 4 times a day between Leipzig and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 1:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Lübeck station via Buechen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Leipzig to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Luebeck Hbf station.
Book your Leipzig to Lübeck train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Erixx.
The distance between Leipzig and Lübeck is 303.3 km. The road distance is 455 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Luebeck Hbf via Buechen in around 3h 53m.