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Trip Overview

The average train between Hanover and Lucerne takes 8h 4m 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.

8h 4m
Duration
759 km
Distance
CHF 196
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Hanover to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Hanover and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 23m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 12m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 35m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 11m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 35m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 11m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 35m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 11m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 35m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 11m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 35m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 11m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 35m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 11m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG7h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hanover to Lucerne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 758.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Hanover, Germany and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Basel SBB in around 6h 56m.

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