The average train between Lucerne and Lübeck takes 12h 18m and the fastest train takes 9h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne 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 Lucerne and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 12h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Lübeck station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
Lucerne to Lübeck train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Lübeck train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lübeck Hbf station.
Book your Lucerne to Lübeck train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lucerne and Lübeck is 776.6 km. The road distance is 998 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Lübeck Hbf via Basel SBB and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 33m.