How to travel from Berlin to Hanover, Germany

The distance between Berlin and Hanover is around 254km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Berlin to Hanover by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Hanover central bus station.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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car
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Drive

Drive to Hanover.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance283km (176 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Hanover

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Hanover by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Berlin and Hanover is around 254km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Berlin and Hanover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Hanover is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Hanover, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Hanover. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Berlin and Hanover with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 1h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain run train services between Berlin and Hanover. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Berlin and Hanover. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Hanover with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 3h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Hanover. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Hanover. We recommend that you take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Berlin and Hanover. The distance is around 283km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Hanover is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

How do I get from Berlin to Hanover

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Hanover

Transport options from Berlin to Hanover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 40m
€60($60)
every 30 mins254km (158 miles)
Bus
3h 15m
€18($18)
hourly275km (171 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€38($38)
on demand283km (176 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Berlin and Hanover

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