The average train between Lübeck and Hanover takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Lübeck to Hanover. 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 Lübeck and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 1:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Lübeck is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Hanover at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lübeck to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Lübeck station and arriving at Hanover station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Lübeck to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Lübeck Hbf station.
Lübeck to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Lübeck to Hanover train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Lübeck and Hanover is 178.4 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Lübeck Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf in around 2h 24m.