The average train between York and Lübeck takes 15h 31m and the fastest train takes 12h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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 York and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 2:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 15h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from York to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Lübeck station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 31m.
York to Lübeck train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Lübeck train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Lübeck Hbf station.
Book your York to Lübeck train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Lübeck is 770.1 km. The road distance is 1,391 km.
You can take a train from York to Lübeck Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 12h 43m.