The average train between Rotterdam and Lübeck takes 8h 4m 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 4 times a day between Rotterdam and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 12:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Hengelo and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Lübeck station via Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
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), Eurobahn and 2 other operators.
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 Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 5m.