How to travel from Ulm to Hanover, Germany

The distance between Ulm and Hanover is around 549km (341 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Ulm 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 Muenchen Hbf and then to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Hannover (HAJ).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train

Take the train to Fulda and then to Hannover Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt Main Central Train Station and then to Hannover Central Bus Station.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Hanover.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance549km (341 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ulm and Hanover

There are several options for getting from Ulm to Hanover by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) 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 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Ulm and Hanover is around 549km (341 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 443km (275 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Ulm 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 Ulm to Hanover is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Ulm and Hanover, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ulm and Hanover. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ulm and Hanover with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 6h 20m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Ulm and Hanover. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Ulm and Hanover. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ulm to Hanover. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt Main Central Train Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o., Karat-S and EuroClub run regular bus services between Ulm and Hanover. Buses run 3 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 Ulm to Hanover. We recommend that you take the train to Muenchen Hbf and then to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Hannover (HAJ). instead which will take 3h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ulm and Hanover. The distance is around 549km (341 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 Ulm to Hanover is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ulm and Hanover

Transport options from Ulm to Hanover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 20m
€250($250)
every 30 mins684km (425 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, Fly3h 25m
€295($295)
hourly565km (351 miles)
Train to Stuttgart Hbf, plane4h 20m
€255($255)
hourly841km (522 miles)
Train to Muenchen Hbf, plane4h 30m
€285($285)
hourly877km (545 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€150($150)
every 3 hours611km (380 miles)
Train to Hannover Hbf6h 20m
€140($140)
twice a week615km (382 miles)
Bus
7hrs
€63($63)
3 times a week779km (484 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€73($73)
on demand549km (341 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