The average train between Recklinghausen and Lübeck takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Recklinghausen 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 Recklinghausen and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Recklinghausen is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Münster Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Recklinghausen to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Recklinghausen station and arriving at Lübeck station via Münster Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Recklinghausen to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Recklinghausen Hbf station.
Recklinghausen to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lübeck Hbf station.
Book your Recklinghausen to Lübeck train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Recklinghausen and Lübeck is 343.5 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Lübeck Hbf via Münster Hauptbahnhof and Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 26m.