The average train between Magdeburg and Lübeck takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Magdeburg 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 every 2 hours between Magdeburg and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 3:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Uelzen and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Magdeburg to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg station and arriving at Lübeck station via Uelzen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Magdeburg to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
Magdeburg to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Luebeck Hbf station.
Book your Magdeburg to Lübeck train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), metronom and 2 other operators.
The distance between Magdeburg and Lübeck is 203.6 km. The road distance is 279 km.
You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Luebeck Hbf via Uelzen and Lueneburg in around 4h 1m.