The average train between Hanover and Lübeck takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Hanover and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 1:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. 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 Hannover Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Luebeck Hbf station via Lüneburg station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Hanover to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Lübeck train services, operated by Erixx, arrive at Luebeck Hbf station.
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The distance between Hanover and Lübeck is 178.4 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Luebeck Hbf via Lueneburg in around 2h 28m.