How to travel from Hanover to Lübeck

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hanover to Lübeck

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 an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. 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 bus costs an average of $28, while a flight costs an average of $467.

Distance: 110 miles (178 km)

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$47

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$28

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$467

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$12

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2h 42m

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2h 12m

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4h 18m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Lübeck is a bus with an average price of $28.

This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Lübeck:

A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Lübeck costing on average $61.

A bus is $438 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Lübeck costing on average $467.

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Lübeck is by train with an average journey time of 2h 39m.

Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 18m.

Flight takes on average 4h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hanover and Lübeck including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Hanover to Lübeck among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 17m sooner (2h 20m by flight vs 2h 37m by car). Tickets start at around $467 compared to roughly $12 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Hanover to Lübeck

How to get from Hanover to Lübeck by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Hanover to Lübeck is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:30 AM3h20
    Hanover Central Station
    8:50 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:30 AM3h20
    Hanover Central Station
    8:50 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 882+erixx21120
    12:36 PM2h16
    Hanover Hbf
    2:52 PMLübeck Hbf
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 686+erixx21114
    9:36 AM2h16
    Hanover Hbf
    11:52 AMLübeck Hbf
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 684+erixx21118
    11:36 AM2h16
    Hanover Hbf
    1:52 PMLübeck Hbf
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 886+erixx21116
    10:36 AM2h16
    Hanover Hbf
    12:52 PMLübeck Hbf
    $461One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Hanover to Lübeck

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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hanover and Lübeck including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Lübeck is a bus with an average price of $28.

This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Lübeck:

A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Lübeck costing on average $61.

A bus is $438 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Lübeck costing on average $467.

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Lübeck is by train with an average journey time of 2h 39m.

Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 18m.

Flight takes on average 4h 20m.

The distance from Hanover to Lübeck is approximately 110 miles (178 km).
The average frequency per day from Hanover to Lübeck is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover and Lübeck as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hanover to Lübeck:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Lübeck Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hanover to Lübeck, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lübeck by bus.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Lübeck by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, erixx, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lübeck by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hanover to Lübeck:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Hanover to Lübeck often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Hamburg, Berlin, Malmö, Szczecin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lübeck and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lübeck to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lübeck, you can explore the iconic Holstentor Museum to learn about the city's medieval history, visit the stunning St. Mary's Church with its astronomical clock, and wander through the charming streets of Lübeck's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover the history of the Hanseatic League at the European Hansemuseum and indulge in the famous marzipan at the Niederegger Marzipan Museum. Don't miss the Lübeck Cathedral and the Buddenbrookhaus, a museum dedicated to Thomas Mann's novel "Buddenbrooks".
To fully enjoy Lübeck's medieval architecture, historical sites, and cultural experiences, 2 to 3 days are recommended.

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