The average train between Southampton and Lübeck takes 15h 42m and the fastest train takes 12h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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 Southampton and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 2:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 15h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Lübeck station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.
Southampton to Lübeck train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Lübeck train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Lübeck Hbf station.
Book your Southampton to Lübeck train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Lübeck is 883 km. The road distance is 1,220 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Lübeck Hbf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 12h 30m.