Hanover to Lübeck distance
The distance from Hanover (Germany) to Lübeck (Germany) is 210 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 22 min. The straight-line distance is 177 km (110 miles); Lübeck lies to the NNE of Hanover.
Reverse direction: Lübeck to Hanover distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 177 km | 43 min |
| Car (road) | 210 km | 2 h 22 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Hanover to Lübeck would cost roughly 428–573 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 210 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Hanover
Hanover is located in Niedersachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 22′ 33.21″ N, 9° 43′ 55.24″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.38 |
| Longitude | 9.73 |
| Region | Niedersachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 522,131 |
Lübeck
Lübeck is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 51′ 55.68″ N, 10° 41′ 11.61″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.87 |
| Longitude | 10.69 |
| Region | Schleswig-Holstein |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 216,889 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Hanover and Lübeck is at 53.12° N, 10.2° E.
The nearest town is Amelinghausen, Landkreis Lüneburg, Niedersachsen — about 89 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hanover from Lübeck?
By car it is 210 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 22 min. The straight-line distance between Hanover and Lübeck is 177 kilometres (110 miles or 96 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Lübeck?
The driving distance is 210 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 22 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Lübeck from Hanover?
Lübeck lies to the NNE (21°) as seen from Hanover.
How long is a flight from Hanover to Lübeck?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 43 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Hanover to Lübeck cost?
Over 210 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hanover to Lübeck would cost roughly 428–573 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Hanover
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hanover → Hildesheim | 37 km |
| Hanover → Braunschweig | 71 km |
| Hanover → Salzgitter | 71 km |
| Hanover → Wolfsburg | 92 km |
| Hanover → Goslar | 92 km |
| Hanover → Bielefeld | 109 km |
| Hanover → Göttingen | 127 km |
| Hanover → Bremen | 128 km |
Distances from Lübeck
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Lübeck → Timmendorfer Strand | 17 km |
| Lübeck → Wismar | 61 km |
| Lübeck → Hamburg | 68 km |
| Lübeck → Kiel | 88 km |
| Lübeck → Lüneburg | ≈ 92 km |
| Lübeck → Rostock | 117 km |
| Lübeck → Krakow am See | 165 km |
| Lübeck → Bremen | 186 km |