The average train between Metz and Lübeck takes 11h 9m and the fastest train takes 8h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz 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 3 times a day between Metz and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 8:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 6:08 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 12:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 11h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Metz to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Lübeck station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
Metz to Lübeck train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Lübeck train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Luebeck Hbf station.
Book your Metz to Lübeck train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Metz and Lübeck is 613.4 km. The road distance is 912 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Luebeck Hbf via Strasbourg, Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Lueneburg in around 10h 9m.