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Sprengel Museum Hannover
Major modern and contemporary art museum with strong German 20th-century collections and lakeside architecture at Maschsee.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 42 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
312 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dresden to Hanover is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Hanover will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 16 buses that leave Dresden for Hanover on Sat, Jun 20, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 312 km distance in an average of 5 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 5 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $241.
Distance: 193 miles (312 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $428 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Hanover:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Hanover costing on average $65 (€53).
A bus is $396 (€325) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Hanover costing on average $428 (€350).
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 8m.
Bus takes on average 6h 11m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€25) compared to roughly $66 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35 (€29). The journey takes 6h 11m versus 4h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, City Lines.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
The table below shows live departures for Dresden to Hanover buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 12:45 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 5h50 | 6:35 AM Hanover Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 AM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 7h50 | 11:20 AM Hanover Central Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:10 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 5h40 | 10:50 AM Hanover Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 5h55 | 11:35 AM Hanover Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 7h40 | 3:25 PM Hanover Central Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:15 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 6h05 | 2:20 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:55 AM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 6h25 | 6:20 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 5h55 | 6:10 PM Hanover Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 12:15 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 6h05 | 6:20 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 6h25 | 7:40 PM Hanover Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 6h10 | 7:40 PM Hanover Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 6h45 | 12:15 AM Hanover Central Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 5h35 | 11:50 PM Hanover Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 7h40 | 3:10 AM Hanover Central Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 5h30 | 1:45 AM Hanover Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Dresden to Hanover run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 193 miles (312 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 193 miles (312 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Hanover — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Hanover trip today.
Major modern and contemporary art museum with strong German 20th-century collections and lakeside architecture at Maschsee.
State museum known for art, archaeology, natural history, and a respected regional collection in a grand historic building.
Museum of applied arts and ancient cultures, especially noted for Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and design collections.
Baroque gardens and landscaped park ensemble, one of Hanover’s signature attractions and especially photogenic in warmer months.
Large urban lake with promenades, waterside paths, and classic city views; a favorite for walks, sunsets, and social media photos.
Old Town area with historic character, rebuilt facades, lively squares, and easy access to several core sights.
A classic Lower Saxony winter dish of stewed kale served with smoked Bregenwurst sausage and often potatoes. It is one of the region’s most traditional hearty meals.
A traditional Hanover-area pan-fried sausage mixture made from pork, broth, and groats, usually served browned with pickles or potatoes. It is a distinctive local specialty from the Calenberg region.
Roast heathland lamb from nearby Lüneburg Heath, valued for its lean, aromatic meat. It reflects the regional cuisine of Lower Saxony around Hanover.
Established fine-dining restaurant with a refined modern menu and elegant setting, widely regarded as one of Hanover’s top special-occasion venues.
Well-known long-running restaurant offering upscale German and seasonal cuisine in a polished but welcoming setting.
Historic traditional restaurant in Hanover’s old town, known for regional Lower Saxony dishes, German beer, and a classic rustic atmosphere.
Prices are moderate by German standards. Public transport is fair, while hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis; tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dresden to Hanover by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hanover, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Dresden to Hanover buses use the Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) to Hanover Central Station station pair, with some services arriving at Hannover, ZOB. Use this guide to compare Dresden and Hanover bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Hauptbahnhof (in the station), Restaurant Alte Meister (0.5 km), Vapiano Dresden (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
Available at Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof): Elevators, ramps.
Hannover, ZOB is 1 km from Hanover city centre. Public transport options include:
Hannover, ZOB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station), Asia Snack (0.2 km), Restaurant Brunnenhof (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Hannover, ZOB.
Available at Hannover, ZOB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hannover, ZOB: Elevators, ramps.
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