The average train between Hanover and Lugano takes 10h 56m and the fastest train takes 10h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover to Lugano. 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 4 times a day between Hanover and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 7:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanover is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Lugano at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Lugano station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
Hanover to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Hanover to Lugano train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Hanover and Lugano is 709.5 km. The road distance is 918 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Lugano via Basel SBB in around 9h 11m.