How to travel from Ingolstadt to Hanover, Germany

The distance between Ingolstadt and Hanover is around 518km (322 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Ingolstadt 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 and Plane

Take the train to München Hbf and then to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Hannover (HAJ).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Train

Take the train to Hannover Hbf.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Bus

Take the bus to Würzburg Main Station and then to Hanover central bus station.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)

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Drive

Drive to Hanover.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance585km (363 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ingolstadt and Hanover

There are several options for getting from Ingolstadt to Hanover by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Ingolstadt and Hanover is around 518km (322 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 419km (260 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Ingolstadt and Hanover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ingolstadt to Hanover is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Ingolstadt and Hanover, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ingolstadt and Hanover. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ingolstadt and Hanover with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 3h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn, agilis, Nightjet and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Ingolstadt and Hanover. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Ingolstadt and Hanover. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Ingolstadt and Hanover with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 12h 55m.

FlixBus, FlixBus-de and EuroClub run regular bus services between Ingolstadt and Hanover. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ingolstadt to Hanover. We recommend that you take the train to München Hbf and then to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Hannover (HAJ). instead which will take 2h 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 Ingolstadt and Hanover. The distance is around 585km (363 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ingolstadt to Hanover is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ingolstadt and Hanover

Transport options from Ingolstadt to Hanover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 40m
€235($235)
every 30 mins617km (383 miles)
Train to München Hbf, plane3h 50m
€270($270)
hourly809km (503 miles)
Train to München Hbf, plane4h 20m
€305($305)
hourly686km (426 miles)
Train to München Hbf, plane4h 20m
€305($305)
every 30 mins898km (558 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
€120($120)
hourly518km (322 miles)
Train via Regensburg Hbf8hrs
€55($55)
once daily603km (375 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 35m
€39($39)
4 times a week574km (357 miles)
Bus to Hanover central bus station12h 55m
€55($55)
twice a week983km (611 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€77($77)
on demand585km (363 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