1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£33
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£35
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 16 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 16 m
Trains on 18 Sept
5
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover to Lübeck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanover to Lübeck will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
To travel from Hanover to Lübeck you need to make at least one change.
ICE 886+
21116
ICE 888+
21112
ICE 882+
21120
ICE 686+
21114
ICE 684+
21118
ICE 886+
21116
ICE 686+
21114
ICE 684+
21118
ICE 888+
21112
ICE 882+
21120Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Lübeck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a flight costs an average of £460.
Distance: 178 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£34 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £460 Average Price | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Lübeck:
A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Lübeck costing on average £34.
A coach is £445 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Lübeck costing on average £460.
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 48m.
Flight takes on average 3h 25m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (2h 12m by train vs 2h 37m by car). Tickets start at around £34 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hanover to Lübeck trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ICE 1686+ 21148 | On time 6:27 Hanover Hbf | 2h25 | 8:52 Lübeck Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1536+ 21110 | On time 7:31 Hanover Hbf | 2h21 | 9:52 Lübeck Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 888+ 21112 | On time 8:36 Hanover Hbf | 2h16 | 10:52 Lübeck Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 686+ 21114 | On time 9:36 Hanover Hbf | 2h16 | 11:52 Lübeck Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 886+ 21116 | On time 10:36 Hanover Hbf | 2h16 | 12:52 Lübeck Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 684+ 21118 | On time 11:36 Hanover Hbf | 2h16 | 13:52 Lübeck Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 882+ 21120 | On time 12:36 Hanover Hbf | 2h16 | 14:52 Lübeck Hbf | 1 change | |
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Trains from Hanover to Lübeck run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 178 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 178 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:10 |
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Discover the best of Lübeck — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lübeck trip today.
Museum inside Lübeck’s famous gate, presenting the city’s history, trade and fortifications in a compact, central setting.
Extensive museum on the Hanseatic world in a restored monastery and new galleries, with immersive displays and harbour trade history.
Museum in the former Burgkloster with medieval art, sculpture and altarpieces, suited to visitors interested in sacred and civic history.
Main market square framed by the town hall and church, lively for sightseeing, seasonal events and short walks into the old town lanes.
Broad old town street lined with merchants’ houses, shops and courtyards, ideal for absorbing Lübeck’s urban character on foot.
Waterside promenade around the old town island, popular for relaxed walks, canal views and seeing church towers from changing angles.
Marzipan from Lübeck, made with a high almond content, is the city’s signature sweet and a protected regional speciality with a long Hanseatic tradition.
Labskaus is a northern sailors’ dish of corned beef, potatoes and beetroot, often served with herring and egg; it reflects Lübeck’s maritime heritage.
Pannfisch is pan-fried fish, usually with mustard sauce and potatoes. It is a classic north German harbour dish popular in and around Lübeck.
Refined seafood-focused restaurant with modern north German cooking and a calm, polished setting near the old town.
Well-known waterside fish restaurant serving fresh fish dishes and maritime classics in a relaxed, casual harbour-style atmosphere.
Historic marzipan café and restaurant known for Lübeck specialities, cakes and confectionery in an elegant traditional setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local buses and cafés are fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is common in restaurants. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Lübeck Hbf -> Holstentor, Lübeck
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hanover to Lübeck by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lübeck, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hanover to Lübeck trains use the Hannover Hbf to Lübeck Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand. Use this guide to compare Hanover and Lübeck train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hannover Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Balzac Coffee, Burger King, McDonald's, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, asiahung, Mr. CLOU, Nordsee, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hannover Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hannover Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance by the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the main entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hannover Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hannover Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hannover Hbf: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Mussmann, IntercityHotel Hannover, Hotel Loccumer Hof.
Hannover-Nordstadt is 2 km from Hanover city centre. Public transport options include:
Hannover-Nordstadt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Werkhof Restaurant, Hashigo Sushi, Asia Imbiss Kok, Klitsche
Wi-Fi is available at Hannover-Nordstadt. ATMs are available at Hannover-Nordstadt.
Ticket office support is available at Hannover-Nordstadt. Information desks are available at Hannover-Nordstadt.
Luggage storage is available at Hannover-Nordstadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hannover-Nordstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hannover-Nordstadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hannover-Nordstadt.
Lübeck Hbf is 1 km from Lübeck city centre. Public transport options include:
Lübeck Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: MyWaffel, McDonald's, Cafe Maret, Café Brazil
Wi-Fi is available at Lübeck Hbf. ATMs are available at Lübeck Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Lübeck Hbf. Information desks are available at Lübeck Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Lübeck Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lübeck Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lübeck Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lübeck Hbf.
Nearby hotels include LIHO, Mercure, Hotel Stadt Lübeck, Hotel an der Marienkirche.
Lübeck-Travemünde Strand is 16 km from Lübeck city centre. Public transport options include:
Lübeck-Travemünde Strand has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: TEATIME, Café Marleen, Strandoase, Ostsee Lounge
Wi-Fi is available at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand. ATMs are available at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand.
Ticket office support is available at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand. Information desks are available at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand.
Luggage storage is available at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand.
Nearby hotels include Grand SPA Resort A-ROSA Travemünde, Atlantic Grand Hotel Travemünde, Seeschlößchen, Deutscher Kaiser.
Lübeck St Jürgen is 3 km from Lübeck city centre. Public transport options include:
Lübeck St Jürgen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Campus Kebab, Bierhaus, Jahn-Stuben, Kleines Steakhouse
Wi-Fi is available at Lübeck St Jürgen. ATMs are available at Lübeck St Jürgen.
Ticket office support is available at Lübeck St Jürgen. Information desks are available at Lübeck St Jürgen.
Luggage storage is available at Lübeck St Jürgen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lübeck St Jürgen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lübeck St Jürgen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lübeck St Jürgen.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ideal.
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