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Omio 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 £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. 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 £20, while a flight costs an average of £378.
Distance: 178 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£43 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £378 Average Price | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 2h 23m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Hanover to Lübeck, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Lübeck:
A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Lübeck costing on average £43.
A coach is £359 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Lübeck costing on average £378.
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 23m.
Coach takes on average 4h 29m.
You'll arrive about 29m sooner (2h 8m by train vs 2h 37m by car). Tickets start at around £43 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.
How to get to Lübeck from Hanover by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Hanover to Lübeck is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Lübeck are Hamburg, Schwerin, Wismar, Kiel and Lüneburg. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Lübeck on Omio.
Hamburg is Germany's great port city, known for its harbour, canals and maritime character. Historic warehouse districts sit alongside modern architecture, while music, nightlife and waterside neighbourhoods give the city an energetic but grounded feel.
Schwerin is known for Schwerin Castle, which stands dramatically on an island among the city's lakes. Its historic centre, gardens and waterside setting give the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern capital a calm, elegant feel.
Wismar is a Baltic port city known for its Hanseatic heritage, brick Gothic architecture and spacious market square. Its UNESCO-listed old town and working harbour give it a calm maritime character.
Kiel is a Baltic port city known for its harbour, naval heritage and the annual Kieler Woche sailing festival. Its modern centre and waterside setting give it a practical, relaxed feel with easy access to the coast.
Lüneburg is known for its medieval brick architecture, salt-trading past and youthful university feel. Its old harbour, church spires and elegant streets give the town a historic character with a relaxed pace.
Travel to Lübeck easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hanover to Lübeck.
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Lübeck:
A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Lübeck costing on average £43.
A coach is £359 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Lübeck costing on average £378.
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 23m.
Coach takes on average 4h 29m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover and Lübeck as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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