The average train between Salzwedel and Lübeck takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzwedel 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 Salzwedel and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salzwedel is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Uelzen and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Salzwedel to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Salzwedel station and arriving at Lübeck station via Uelzen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Salzwedel to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Salzwedel station.
Salzwedel to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Luebeck Hbf station.
Book your Salzwedel to Lübeck train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), metronom and 2 other operators.
The distance between Salzwedel and Lübeck is 117 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Salzwedel to Luebeck Hbf via Uelzen and Lueneburg in around 2h 34m.