The average train between Meppen and Lübeck takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Meppen 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 Meppen and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Meppen is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 10:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Rheine, Bahnhof and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 22m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Meppen 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 Meppen to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Meppen station and arriving at Lübeck station via Rheine, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Meppen to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Meppen, Bahnhof station.
Meppen to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lübeck Hbf station.
Book your Meppen to Lübeck train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Meppen and Lübeck is 261 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Meppen, Bahnhof to Lübeck Hbf via Rheine, Bahnhof, Rheine, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 31m.