How to travel from Bamberg to Hanover, Germany

The distance between Bamberg and Hanover is around 403km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bamberg to Hanover by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HanoverBamberg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nuernberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Hannover (HAJ).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
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Train

Take the train to Würzburg Hbf and then to Hannover Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Würzburg Busbahnhof and then to Hanover central bus station.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Drive

Drive to Hanover.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance403km (250 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bamberg and Hanover

There are several options for getting from Bamberg to Hanover by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).

The distance between Bamberg and Hanover is around 403km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (179 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Bamberg and Hanover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bamberg to Hanover is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €275 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Bamberg and Hanover, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bamberg and Hanover. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bamberg to Hanover. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Würzburg Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Bamberg and Hanover. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bamberg and Hanover. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bamberg to Hanover. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Würzburg Busbahnhof. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

FlixBus-de, FlixBus and EuroClub run regular bus services between Bamberg and Hanover. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bamberg to Hanover. We recommend that you take the train to Nuernberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Hannover (HAJ). instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Hanover is Hannover Airport (HAJ) (HAJ) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Hanover. Bremen Airport (BRE) (BRE) and Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) (KSF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bamberg and Hanover. The distance is around 403km (250 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bamberg to Hanover is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bamberg and Hanover

Transport options from Bamberg to Hanover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 45m
€275($275)
hourly554km (345 miles)
Train to Würzburg Hbf, plane3h 40m
€285($285)
every 30 mins528km (328 miles)
Train to Muenchen Hbf, plane3h 50m
€265($265)
hourly769km (478 miles)
Train
3h 30m
€100($100)
hourly426km (265 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€24($24)
once daily468km (291 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€53($53)
on demand403km (250 miles)

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Airports near Hanover

The following major airports near Hanover offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

HAJ
Hannover Airport (HAJ)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Hanover
BRE
Bremen Airport (BRE)
International Airport
Distance
99km (62 miles) from Hanover
KSF
Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Hanover