The average train between Hanover and Lübeck takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover 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 every 3 hours between Hanover and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanover is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 1:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Lübeck station via Lüneburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Hanover to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Luebeck Hbf station.
Book your Hanover to Lübeck train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Erixx.
The distance between Hanover and Lübeck is 178.4 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Luebeck Hbf via Lueneburg in around 2h 14m.