How to travel from Hanover to Lubeck, Germany

The distance between Hanover and Lubeck is around 207km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hanover to Lubeck by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Hamburg Hbf

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Lübeck Hbf.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Lübeck.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
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Drive

Drive to Lübeck.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance212km (132 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hanover and Lubeck

There are several options for getting from Hanover to Lubeck by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €64 ($64).

The distance between Hanover and Lubeck is around 207km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (110 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Hanover and Lubeck by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hanover to Lubeck is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €64 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Hanover and Lubeck, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hanover and Lubeck. It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hanover and Lubeck with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 5m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV and Start run train services between Hanover and Lubeck. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hanover and Lubeck. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hanover and Lubeck with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 3h 25m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Hanover and Lubeck. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hanover to Lubeck. We recommend that you take the train to Lübeck Hbf. instead which will take 2h 5m.

The closest major airport to Lubeck is Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Lubeck. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Bremen Airport (BRE) (BRE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hanover and Lubeck. The distance is around 212km (132 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hanover to Lubeck is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

How do I get from Hanover to Lubeck

Compare travel optionsbetween Hanover and Lubeck

Transport options from Hanover to Lubeck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Hamburg Hbf + 3 similar
2hrs
€64($64)
every 30 mins225km (140 miles)
Train2h 5m
€65($65)
4 times a day239km (149 miles)
Train via Lueneburg2h 10m
€58($58)
hourly207km (128 miles)
Train via Buchholz(Nordheide)3hrs
€14($14)
hourly226km (140 miles)
Bus
3h 25m
€16($16)
4 times a week214km (133 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€28($28)
on demand212km (132 miles)

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Airports near Lubeck

The following major airports near Lubeck offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Lubeck
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Lubeck
BRE
Bremen Airport (BRE)
International Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Lubeck