The average train between Rotterdam and Lübeck takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 41m. 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 3 times a day between Rotterdam and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 9:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Hilversum and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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12h 41m • 3 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 Hilversum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
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 Regio (DB Regional) and metronom.
The distance between Rotterdam and Lübeck is 469.1 km. The road distance is 593 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lübeck Hbf via Hilversum, Hamburg-Harburg, and Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 28m.