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Salzburg - Lübeck Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

There are usually 25 daily train trips available from Salzburg to Lübeck. Traveling by train from Salzburg to Lübeck usually takes 11 hours and 55 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in 10 hours and 6 minutes.

Distance431 mi (694 km)
Fastest train10h 6m
Lowest price$77.92
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Salzburg to Lübeck?

2 train services operate from Salzburg to Lübeck. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 30 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn1111h 43m$62.06
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company3012h 3m$86.63
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Salzburg to Lübeck start from $26, and on average cost . Daily there are 30 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Lübeck. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Salzburg leaves from Salzburg Taxham Europark . And in Lübeck trains arrive at Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen and 2 other train stations.

    From Salzburg to Lübeck train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 12 hours and 3 minutes. If you are looking to get to Lübeck faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 10 hours and 6 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Salzburg and Lübeck is approximately 431 miles, or 694 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 hours and 55 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 10 hours and 6 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Trains departing from Salzburg to Lübeck tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Salzburg at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 12:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 25 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Lübeck to Salzburg.

City Information

Salzburg

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Salzburg is located in the north of Austria and might be best known for its stunning landscapes and locations featured in The Sound of Music. Don't worry, there are plenty of organized tours to see the Von Trapps' house, the hills where Maria sings, and more of the film's iconic settings. This cultural and historic city offers many more activities set against the stunning backdrop of churches and castles.

Salzburg Old Town, or Altstadt, is one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, and it is easy to see why. The beautiful Baroque-style architecture and churches are straight out of a fairytale, while the looming Hohensalzburg Castle and attached museum serve as a reminder of Salzburg's decadent past.

Salzburg was a musically famous city even before The Sound of Music, as it’s known for being the birthplace of Mozart. Music lovers can visit his residence and the locations associated with Mozart's life in Salzburg. In winter, be sure to stay for one of Salzburg's famous Christmas markets. The Christkindlmarkt tradition dates back to the 15-century, with hundreds of stalls offering the finest mulled wine, handmade crafts, and delicious Christmas treats.

Salzburg is well-connected to much of Europe by ground and air travel. Popular train routes to Salzburg travel from Vienna, Berlin, and Cologne. FlixBus provides the most bus routes to Salzburg, with several smaller carriers also serving several routes to cities in Switzerland and beyond. Salzburg Airport provides an alternative way to reach Salzburg, located just 4 kilometers from the city center.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Salzburg?

Main departure station: Salzburg Taxham Europark

There is one train station in Salzburg.

All train stations in Salzburg:

  • Salzburg Taxham Europark

Where is the train station in Lübeck?

Main arrival station: Lübeck-Travem. Skandinavienkai

There are more train stations and stops in Lübeck than most cities. Most trains from Salzburg will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Lübeck:

All train stations in Lübeck:

  • Lübeck-Travem. Skandinavienkai

  • Lübeck-Travemünde Strand

  • Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen

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