The distance between Hamburg and Hanover is around 149km (93 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Hamburg 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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Take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof.
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Take the bus to Hanover central bus station.
There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Hanover by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).
The distance between Hamburg and Hanover is around 149km (93 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 132km (82 miles)
It takes around 1h 20m to get from Hamburg and Hanover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Hanover is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Hanover, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Hanover. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs every 30 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Hanover with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 1h 20m.
Deutsche Bahn, metronom, Start and HVV run train services between Hamburg and Hanover. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hamburg and Hanover. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Hanover with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 1h 55m.
FlixBus, Citylines and Radina VIP run regular bus services between Hamburg and Hanover. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Hanover. We recommend that you take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 1h 20m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hamburg and Hanover. The distance is around 152km (94 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Hanover is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 20m | €45($45) | every 30 mins | 164km (102 miles) |
Train to Hannover Hbf | 2h 20m | hourly | 164km (102 miles) | |
Bus | 1h 55m | €12($12) | hourly | 149km (93 miles) |
Drive | 1h 25m | €20($20) | on demand | 152km (94 miles) |
Citylines
Radina VIP
Racic Eurobus
Union Ivkoni
metronom
Start
HVV
The following major airports near Hanover offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.