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Train Leipzig → Lübeck

Schedule & travel time

4h 1m 303 km 6 trains/day
ICE IC RE

Route overview

4h 1m

Fastest time

4h 49m

Avg. duration

303

Kilometers

6

Trains per day

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By train from Leipzig to Lübeck

An important rail connection: The train connection from Leipzig to Lübeck is one of the important rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 4h 1m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 303 kilometers and is served by about 6 trains every day. The schedule supports reliable trip planning.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by ICE, IC, RE.

The ICE (Intercity-Express) is Germany's fastest train and offers top-tier comfort with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and an on-board restaurant.

The IC (Intercity) links cities reliably and comfortably.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Leipzig to Lübeck saves you about 34 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Leipzig to Lübeck?

The fastest connection from Leipzig to Lübeck takes 4h 1m. The average travel time is 4h 49m.

How many trains run daily from Leipzig to Lübeck?

About 6 trains run daily on the Leipzig - Lübeck route. Train types include ICE, IC, RE.

What is the route from Leipzig to Lübeck?

The direct connection covers 303 km.

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Hamburg → Lübeck
0h 38m62 km
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1h 08m75 km
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Return journey

Lübeck Leipzig

More connections

Leipzig → Halle0h 19mLeipzig → Chemnitz1h 2mLeipzig → Dresden1h 6mLeipzig → Erfurt43mHamburg → Lübeck0h 38mKiel → Lübeck1h 08mBerlin → Lübeck4h 9m
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Schedule data last updated: 17/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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