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Train Lübeck → Kiel

Schedule & travel time

1h 08m 75 km 25 trains/day
RE

Route overview

1h 08m

Fastest time

1h 15m

Avg. duration

75

Kilometers

25

Trains per day

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By train from Lübeck to Kiel

An important regional connection: The train connection from Lübeck to Kiel is one of the regularly operated rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 1h 08m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 75 kilometers and is served by about 25 trains every day. The solid frequency enables flexible trip planning.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Dieselnetz

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Available train types

This route is served by RE.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Lübeck to Kiel saves you about 12 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 Lübeck to Kiel?

The fastest connection from Lübeck to Kiel takes 1h 08m. The average travel time is 1h 15m.

How many trains run daily from Lübeck to Kiel?

About 25 trains run daily on the Lübeck - Kiel route. Train types include RE.

What is the route from Lübeck to Kiel?

The direct connection covers 75 km.

More interesting connections

Lübeck → Hamburg
0h 38m62 km
Lübeck → Berlin
4h 26m590 km
Hamburg → Kiel
1h 7m85 km
Flensburg → Kiel
1h 15m80 km
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Return journey

Kiel Lübeck

More connections

Lübeck → Hamburg0h 38mLübeck → Berlin4h 26mLübeck → München1h 47mLübeck → Köln3h 36mHamburg → Kiel1h 7mFlensburg → Kiel1h 15mBerlin → Kiel3h 55m
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Schedule data last updated: 13/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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