The average train between Rotterdam and Lübeck takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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7h 4m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Lübeck station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
Rotterdam to Lübeck train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Lübeck train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Lübeck Hbf station.
Book your Rotterdam to Lübeck train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Rotterdam and Lübeck is 469.1 km. The road distance is 579 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lübeck Hbf via Utrecht Centraal, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 6m.