- Must visit
Holstentor Museum
Museum inside Lübeck's famous gate, presenting the city's Hanseatic history and fortifications. Essential for context before exploring the old town.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
2 h 16 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Trains per day
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanover to Lübeck will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 5 trains that leave Hanover for Lübeck on Tue, Aug 18, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 18 the direct trains cover the 178 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .
On Tue, Aug 18 the slowest trains will take 3 h 10 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.










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 bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $213.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $284 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 3h 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 |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Lübeck costing on average $63 (€52).
A bus is $258 (€211) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Lübeck costing on average $284 (€233).
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
Flight takes on average 4h 21m.
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (2h 11m by train vs 2h 37m by car). Tickets start at around $63 (€52) compared to roughly $12 (€10) 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn.
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, Monday, August 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1686+ 21148 | On time 6:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 2h25 | 8:52 AM Lübeck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1536+ 21110 | On time 7:31 AM Hanover Hbf | 2h21 | 9:52 AM Lübeck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 888+ 21112 | On time 8:36 AM Hanover Hbf | 2h16 | 10:52 AM Lübeck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 776 · 11414 | On time 9:08 AM Hanover Hbf | 2h44 | 11:52 AM Lübeck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 886+ 21116 | On time 10:36 AM Hanover Hbf | 2h16 | 12:52 PM Lübeck Hbf | 1 transfer |
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Trains from Hanover to Lübeck run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 110 miles (178 km) distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 110 miles (178 km) |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:10 PM |
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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 Hanseatic history and fortifications. Essential for context before exploring the old town.
Outstanding museum on Hanseatic trade and Lübeck's global medieval role, housed in a former monastery. Rich exhibits make it a top cultural stop.
Celebrates Nobel Prize winner Thomas Mann and his literary family in a historic townhouse. Excellent for literature, politics, and local culture.
UNESCO-listed island old town with lanes, courtyards, churches, and merchant houses. The essential area for walking and experiencing Lübeck's character.
Historic main street lined with gabled houses, shops, and key sights. Ideal for an introductory stroll through the heart of the city.
Elegant square in front of the town hall and St. Mary's Church. A central meeting point with impressive Gothic architecture all around.
Sweet almond marzipan from Lübeck, protected by PGI status and famed for its high almond content. The city's best-known traditional specialty.
Marzipan-coated pastry or cake, common in Lübeck cafés and bakeries. It reflects the city's long confectionery tradition.
Pan-fried Baltic herring, often served with potatoes or onion sauce. A classic North German fish dish tied to Lübeck's Hanseatic port history.
Elegant fine dining restaurant known for modern tasting menus and polished service in Lübeck's old town.
Historic tavern serving North German classics and local fish in a traditional Hanseatic setting near the old town center.
Historic café and confectionery famous for Lübeck marzipan, cakes, and coffee. A classic stop for the city's signature sweet.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, public transit is reasonable, and old-town tourist areas cost a bit more.
Service is usually included. Round up or tip about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafes.
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Lübeck Hbf -> Holstentorplatz, 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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