How to travel from Frankfurt to Hanover, Germany

The distance between Frankfurt and Hanover is around 335km (208 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Frankfurt 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.

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Train

Take the train to Hannover Hbf.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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train
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Plane and Train

Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen (BRE) then take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Hannover Central Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

EuroClub

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Drive

Drive to Hanover.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance347km (215 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Frankfurt and Hanover

There are several options for getting from Frankfurt to Hanover by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Frankfurt and Hanover is around 335km (208 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 262km (163 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Frankfurt and Hanover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Frankfurt to Hanover is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Frankfurt and Hanover, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Frankfurt and Hanover. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Frankfurt and Hanover with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 20m.

Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Frankfurt and Hanover. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Frankfurt and Hanover. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Frankfurt and Hanover with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 4h 20m.

EuroClub run regular bus services between Frankfurt and Hanover. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Frankfurt to Hanover. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen (BRE) then take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Frankfurt and Hanover. The distance is around 347km (215 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Frankfurt to Hanover is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

How do I get from Frankfurt to Hanover

Compare travel optionsbetween Frankfurt and Hanover

Transport options from Frankfurt to Hanover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
€85($85)
hourly335km (208 miles)
Plane and Train
2h 30m
€265($265)
hourly472km (293 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
€40($40)
twice daily490km (304 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€46($46)
on demand347km (215 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