The average train between Rotterdam and Lübeck takes 8h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. There is a train service every few hours 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 2 hours between Rotterdam and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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7h 34m • 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 Gouda station and arriving at Lübeck Hbf station via Hengelo station, Osnabrueck Hbf station and Hamburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
Rotterdam to Lübeck train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
Rotterdam to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lübeck Hbf station.
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The distance between Rotterdam and Lübeck is 469.1 km. The road distance is 531 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lübeck Hbf via Gouda, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 16m.