How to travel from Hanover to Wolfsburg, Germany

The distance between Hanover and Wolfsburg is around 74km (46 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 31min.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Hanover to Wolfsburg by train 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 Wolfsburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration31min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 3 others
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Drive

Drive to Wolfsburg.

  • Duration48min
  • Distance88km (55 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hanover and Wolfsburg

There are several options for getting from Hanover to Wolfsburg by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 31min.

The distance between Hanover and Wolfsburg is around 74km (46 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 71km (44 miles)

It takes around 31min to get from Hanover and Wolfsburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 48min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hanover to Wolfsburg is to take the train which takes around 31min and will set you back approx €25 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Hanover and Wolfsburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hanover and Wolfsburg. It typically takes around 31min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hanover and Wolfsburg with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 31min.

Deutsche Bahn, Dutch Railways, metronom and enno run train services between Hanover and Wolfsburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 31min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hanover and Wolfsburg. We recommend that you take the train to Wolfsburg Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 31min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hanover to Wolfsburg. We recommend that you take the train to Wolfsburg Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 31min.

The closest major airport to Wolfsburg is Hannover Airport (HAJ) (HAJ) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Wolfsburg. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) 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 Hanover and Wolfsburg. The distance is around 88km (55 miles) by road and it will take around 48min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hanover to Wolfsburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 31min and will usually cost around €25 ($25).

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Transport options from Hanover to Wolfsburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
31min
€25($25)
hourly74km (46 miles)
Drive
48min
€15($15)
on demand88km (55 miles)

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Airports near Wolfsburg

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

HAJ
Hannover Airport (HAJ)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Wolfsburg
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
144km (90 miles) from Wolfsburg
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
149km (92 miles) from Wolfsburg