The average train between Mainz and Lübeck takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz 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 Mainz and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 3:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Lübeck station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Mainz to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lübeck Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Lübeck train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Lübeck is 462.4 km. The road distance is 612 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Lübeck Hbf via Frankfurt and Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 54m.