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Trip Overview

The average train between Lucerne and Hanover takes 8h 18m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Hanover. 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 18m
Duration
759 km
Distance
€161
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Lucerne to Hanover train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lucerne and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Hanover at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 18m • 2 changes
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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 22, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 18m • 2 changes
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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lucerne to Hanover? 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 18m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 7h 31m.

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