The average train between Zurich and Lübeck takes 12h 56m and the fastest train takes 9h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 3 times a day between Zurich and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 2:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 12h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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16h 53m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Lübeck station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.
Zurich to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Luebeck Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Lübeck train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Erixx and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Zurich and Lübeck is 738.5 km. The road distance is 961 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Luebeck Hbf via Basel SBB, Fulda Bahnhof, and Lueneburg in around 10h 12m.