What is the cheapest way to get from Hanover to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hanover to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 6h 13m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanover station to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Hanover central bus station and arriving at Lugano Stazione via Zürich Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lugano via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

How far is it from Hanover to Lugano?

The distance between Hanover and Lugano is 918 km. The road distance is 888.6 km.

How do I travel from Hanover to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Hanover to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 350.

How long does it take to get from Hanover to Lugano?

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Hanover to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Lugano bus from?

Hanover to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hanover central bus station.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Lugano train from?

Hanover to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Lugano?

The best way to get from Hanover to Lugano is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Hanover to Lugano bus arrive?

Hanover to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Hanover to Lugano train arrive?

Hanover to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Hanover to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Lugano is 889 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Hanover to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Hanover to Lugano?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hanover to Lugano?

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

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Hanover to Lugano - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Hanover to Lugano by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
9h 11m
CHF 136–343
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N24
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Lugano Stazionebus
14h 30m
CHF 66–99
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Hannover Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
11h 59m
CHF 96–198
Drive 888.6 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Luganocar 888.6 km
7h 56m
CHF 150–216
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Hannover Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcartrain
2. Drive from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Luganocar
10h 52m
CHF 148–187
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 22 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus
12h 55m
CHF 111–222
Fly Hannover Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane HAJ - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 13m
CHF 97–254
Fly Hannover Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
6h 16m
CHF 185–395
Fly Hannover Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane HAJ - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
7h 54m
CHF 131–289
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane HAM - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 47m
CHF 88–241
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane HAM - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
8h 9m
CHF 139–373
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane DUS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
8h 14m
CHF 77–243

Hanover to Lugano by train

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Distance: 918.5 km
Duration: 9h 11m

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

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Lugano via Basel SBB in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover central bus station to Lugano Stazione via Zurich Bus Station and Zürich Hbf in around 14h 30m.

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