The average train between Nuremberg and Lübeck takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Lübeck station via Lüneburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Nuremberg to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Luebeck Hbf station.
Book your Nuremberg to Lübeck train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Erixx.
The distance between Nuremberg and Lübeck is 491.6 km. The road distance is 635 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Luebeck Hbf via Lueneburg in around 5h 19m.