How to travel from Leverkusen to Hanover, Germany

The distance between Leverkusen and Hanover is around 280km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Leverkusen 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 then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover (HAJ).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Duisburg Hbf and then to Hannover Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Hannover Hauptbahnhof/ZOB.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)

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Drive

Drive to Hanover.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance280km (174 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leverkusen and Hanover

There are several options for getting from Leverkusen to Hanover by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).

The distance between Leverkusen and Hanover is around 280km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (150 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Leverkusen and Hanover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leverkusen to Hanover is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Leverkusen and Hanover, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leverkusen and Hanover. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leverkusen to Hanover. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Duisburg Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

National Express, Abellio, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and Swiss Railways run train services between Leverkusen and Hanover. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Leverkusen and Hanover. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Leverkusen and Hanover with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 30m.

FlixBus and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Leverkusen and Hanover. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leverkusen to Hanover. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover (HAJ). instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Leverkusen and Hanover. The distance is around 280km (174 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leverkusen to Hanover is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €68 ($68).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Leverkusen and Hanover

Transport options from Leverkusen to Hanover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 10m
€265($265)
every 30 mins474km (294 miles)
Fly to Hamburg (HAM), Train3h 20m
€190($190)
every 30 mins567km (352 miles)
Plane and Train3h 20m
€190($190)
every 30 mins556km (346 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
€68($68)
hourly309km (192 miles)
Train via Hamm(Westf)Hbf3h 15m
€70($70)
hourly309km (192 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
€18($18)
every 20 mins314km (195 miles)
Bus to Hanover ZOB5h 55m
€40($40)
twice a week354km (220 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€47($47)
on demand280km (174 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