Hanover to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Hanover and Lucerne takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover to Lucerne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 57m
Duration: 759 km
Distance: CHF 179
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Kassel

best

Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...

8h 6m

CHF 145–515

Hanover to Lucerne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Hanover and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanover is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 3, 2026

9:53 AM → 6:05 PM
8h 12m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
1:53 PM → 9:05 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
4:01 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
8h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 4, 2026

5:53 AM → 2:05 PM
8h 12m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 6:05 PM
8h 12m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
1:53 PM → 9:05 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 5, 2026

5:53 AM → 2:05 PM
8h 12m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 6:05 PM
8h 12m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
1:53 PM → 9:05 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 6, 2026

5:53 AM → 2:05 PM
8h 12m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 6:05 PM
8h 12m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
1:53 PM → 9:05 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 7, 2026

5:53 AM → 1:05 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 6:05 PM
8h 12m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
1:53 PM → 9:05 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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