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The average train between Hanover and Lucerne takes 7h 56m 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.

7h 56m
Duration
759 km
Distance
CHF 197
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 20 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train Ic21 / ...
6h 56m
CHF 146–273

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 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 35m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 11m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 35m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 11m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 35m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 11m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 35m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 11m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 35m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 11m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 35m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 11m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 758.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Hanover, Germany and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Basel SBB in around 6h 56m.

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