How to travel from Karlsruhe to Hanover, Germany

The distance between Karlsruhe and Hanover is around 425km (264 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Karlsruhe 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 Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover (HAJ).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Hannover Hauptbahnhof/ZOB.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
Operated byFlixBus-de+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Hanover.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance480km (298 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Karlsruhe and Hanover

There are several options for getting from Karlsruhe to Hanover by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).

The distance between Karlsruhe and Hanover is around 425km (264 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 386km (240 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Karlsruhe and Hanover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Karlsruhe to Hanover is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Karlsruhe and Hanover. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Karlsruhe and Hanover with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 3h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Karlsruhe and Hanover. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Karlsruhe and Hanover. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Karlsruhe and Hanover with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 7hrs.

FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Karlsruhe and Hanover. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Karlsruhe to Hanover. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover (HAJ). instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Karlsruhe and Hanover. The distance is around 480km (298 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Karlsruhe to Hanover is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

How do I get from Karlsruhe to Hanover

Compare travel optionsbetween Karlsruhe and Hanover

Transport options from Karlsruhe to Hanover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2hrs
€265($265)
every 3 hours425km (264 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, plane3h 10m
€300($300)
every 3 hours590km (367 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, plane3h 45m
€235($235)
every 3 hours718km (446 miles)
Train to Stuttgart Hbf, plane4h 15m
€220($220)
hourly828km (515 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
€110($110)
hourly472km (293 miles)
Train via HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen4h 35m
€120($120)
once a week471km (293 miles)
Bus
7hrs
once daily512km (318 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€64($64)
on demand480km (298 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