Hanover to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Hanover and Lucerne takes 8h 8m 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 8m
Duration: 759 km
Distance: CHF 196
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...

6h 56m

CHF 138–276

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 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

1:53 PM → 10:05 PM
8h 12m • 1 change
3:53 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
8h 12m • 1 change
5:53 PM → 1:16 AM
Arrives next day
7h 23m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:05 AM
9h 35m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 11m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:05 AM
9h 35m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 11m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:05 AM
9h 35m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 11m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:05 AM
9h 35m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 11m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:05 AM
9h 35m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 11m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:05 AM
9h 35m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 11m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 12m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 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.