Hanover to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Hanover and Lucerne takes 8h 9m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover to Lucerne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 9m
Duration: 759 km
Distance: CHF 196
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...

6h 56m

CHF 136–278

Hanover to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Hanover and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:53 PM → 6:05 AM
Arrives next day
10h 12m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:05 AM
9h 35m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 11m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:05 AM
9h 35m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 11m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:05 AM
9h 35m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 11m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:05 AM
9h 35m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 11m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:05 AM
9h 35m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 11m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:05 AM
9h 35m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 11m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hanover to Lucerne? 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.