The cheapest and fastest trains from Hanover to Lugano
Cheapest price
£94
Average price
£111
Fastest journey
9 h 1 m
Average duration
9 h 11 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
710 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanover to Lugano will cost around £111 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £94.
Of the 2 trains that leave Hanover for Lugano every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 710 km distance in an average of 9 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Hanover to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a flight costs an average of £98.
Distance: 710 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£92 Average Price | £168 Average Price | £57 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 33m Average total duration Fastest 8h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 27m Average total duration 20h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Hanover to Lugano train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:41 Hanover | 9h21 | 14:02 Lugano | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:01 Hanover | 9h01 | 15:02 Lugano | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hanover to Lugano
Distance 710 km |
Average train duration 9h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £79 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 8h 57m |
First train 00:35 |
Last train 23:00 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Hanover to Lugano trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Hanover and Lugano from £39. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Hanover to Lugano train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hanover and Lugano
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 20:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the main entrance.
- Balzac Coffee
- Burger King
- McDonald's
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- asiahung
- Mr. CLOU
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Pizza Hut
- & many more
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Grand Hotel Mussmann
- IntercityHotel Hannover
- Hotel Loccumer Hof
- Located near the main entrance by the DB ticket office.
- Öz Antalya Kebap
- Ricklinger Döner
- China-Imbiss Jasmin
- Coimbra
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Via Basilea.
- Ristorante Grand Café Al Porto
- Ristorante La Cucina di Alice
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano
- Hotel Lugano Dante Center
- Hotel Federale Lugano
- Located in the main hall
- 640 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Italy and regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Funicular: Lugano Città–Stazione funicular
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