How to travel from Dortmund to Hanover, Germany

The distance between Dortmund and Hanover is around 206km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dortmund 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 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Hanover central bus station.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Hanover.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance212km (132 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dortmund and Hanover

There are several options for getting from Dortmund to Hanover by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Dortmund and Hanover is around 206km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (114 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Dortmund and Hanover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dortmund to Hanover is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Dortmund and Hanover, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dortmund and Hanover. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dortmund and Hanover with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 55m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, FlixTrain, National Express and WestfalenBahn GmbH run train services between Dortmund and Hanover. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Dortmund and Hanover. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dortmund and Hanover with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 30m.

FlixBus, FlixBus-de and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Dortmund and Hanover. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dortmund to Hanover. We recommend that you take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Dortmund and Hanover. The distance is around 212km (132 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dortmund to Hanover is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

How do I get from Dortmund to Hanover

Compare travel optionsbetween Dortmund and Hanover

Transport options from Dortmund to Hanover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 55m
€55($55)
hourly206km (128 miles)
Train via Porta Westfalica2h 25m
€40($40)
hourly206km (128 miles)
Bus
2h 30m
€16($16)
5 times a day212km (132 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€28($28)
on demand212km (132 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