The average train between Lübeck and Hanover takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 3 hours between Lübeck and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Lübeck is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Hanover at 2:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. 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 Lueneburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Lübeck to Hanover train services, operated by Erixx, depart from Luebeck Hbf station.
Lübeck to Hanover train services, operated by Erixx, arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Lübeck to Hanover train tickets online with Erixx, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and metronom.
The distance between Lübeck and Hanover is 178.4 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Luebeck Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Lüneburg in around 2h 30m.