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Landesmuseum Hannover
Major art museum with European painting, prints and notable modern works, plus a significant children’s picture-book collection.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lübeck to Hanover is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lübeck to Hanover will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
To travel from Lübeck to Hanover you need to make at least one change.
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Trains from Lübeck to Hanover run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 178 km distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 178 km |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:48 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 3 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Lübeck to Hanover.
The table below shows live departures for Lübeck to Hanover trains for tomorrow, Sunday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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11405 · ICE 575 | On time 6:09 Lübeck Hbf | 2h39 | 8:48 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
11407 · S3 · ECE 5 | On time 7:09 Lübeck Hbf | 2h40 | 9:49 Hanover Hbf | 2 changes | |
11459 · S3 · ICE 585 | On time 7:37 Lübeck Hbf | 2h46 | 10:23 Hanover Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 589+ 21117 | Delayed 12:30 12:10Lübeck Hbf | 2h13 | 14:23 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 881+ 21119 | Delayed 13:30 13:10Lübeck Hbf | 2h13 | 15:23 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 681+ 21121 | Delayed 14:30 14:10Lübeck Hbf | 2h13 | 16:23 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 883+ 21123 | Delayed 15:30 15:10Lübeck Hbf | 2h13 | 17:23 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 683+ 21125 | Delayed 16:30 16:10Lübeck Hbf | 2h13 | 18:23 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
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Major art museum with European painting, prints and notable modern works, plus a significant children’s picture-book collection.
Large city museum complex spanning European art from medieval to modern, set in a landmark building by Maschsee.
Contemporary art museum in a former indoor swimming hall, showing changing exhibitions by international and regional artists.
Large urban lake with promenades, sailing, seasonal events and wide green spaces; excellent for walks and skyline views.
Historic old town lanes with half-timbered buildings, small squares and churches; a compact area for an easy central walk.
Elegant forest garden with broad lawns, mature trees and the famous avenue of lime trees leading to the Leibniz Temple.
A hearty kale stew from Lower Saxony, traditionally cooked with smoked sausages and pork. A cold-season favourite in Hanover and across the region.
A regional sausage made from pork and offal, lightly smoked and often served with kale. It is especially associated with Hanover and Lower Saxony.
Marinated beef roulade filled with gherkin, onion, bacon and mustard, then braised. A classic north German Sunday dish found in traditional Hanover kitchens.
Elegant restaurant in the Neues Rathaus known for seasonal German cuisine and polished service in a refined historic atmosphere.
Traditional brewery restaurant in the centre serving hearty Lower Saxony dishes and house beers in a lively, historic setting.
Popular historic beer hall and restaurant with substantial German plates, local beers and a busy, convivial atmosphere.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, and local transport is reasonable for city breaks and business trips.
Service is not usually included. Round up or tip 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lübeck to Hanover 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 Hanover, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lübeck to Hanover trains use the Lübeck Hbf to Hannover Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hannover-Nordstadt. Use this guide to compare Lübeck and Hanover train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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-Kücknitz is 10 km from Lübeck city centre. Public transport options include:
Lübeck-Kücknitz 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: Arianos Grill, La Sicilia, Mc Döner
Wi-Fi is available at Lübeck-Kücknitz. ATMs are available at Lübeck-Kücknitz.
Ticket office support is available at Lübeck-Kücknitz. Information desks are available at Lübeck-Kücknitz.
Luggage storage is available at Lübeck-Kücknitz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lübeck-Kücknitz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lübeck-Kücknitz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lübeck-Kücknitz.
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.
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.
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