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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
$14
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hamburg to Hanover is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Hanover will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 10 buses that leave Hamburg for Hanover on Sat, Jun 20, 10 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 135 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 2 h 5 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 Hamburg to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Hamburg to Hanover:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Hanover costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 17m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (1h 44m by bus vs 2h 0m by car) and save roughly $12 (€10) compared to fuel and tolls ($16 (€13) vs $28 (€23)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Hanover buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:50 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2h00 | 11:50 AM Hanover Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2h05 | 1:05 PM Hanover Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2h05 | 5:35 PM Hanover Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2h05 | 6:35 PM Hanover Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h20 | 10:50 PM Hanover Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2h05 | 10:10 PM Hanover Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2h00 | 10:15 PM Hanover Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2h00 | 11:45 PM Hanover Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2h00 | 12:10 AM Hanover Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Hamburg to Hanover run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:10, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 83 miles (135 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 83 miles (135 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 1:10 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Hanover buses use the Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Hanover Central Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Hanover bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 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), Burger Lounge (0.3 km), Café Paris (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
Available at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
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