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Provider information and services
WestfalenBahn
About
WestfalenBahn is a train company offering regional trains in Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia in Northern Germany. Founded in 2005, it has been owned by Abellio Deutschland since 2017. WestfahlenBahn covers the RE15, RE60 and RE70 regional train routes serving cities like Emden, Braunschweig, Hanover, Münster and Bielefeld.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Seat reservation
Seat reservations not included, can be purchased separately
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
Family area
Popular routes
WestfalenBahn train tickets
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Showing the fastest and cheapest results for Dec 05
WestfalenBahn
01:17PM1h35
Osnabrück02:52PMHanover
$351One-way
0 transfers
WestfalenBahn
07:17AM1h35
Osnabrück08:52AMHanover
$351One-way
0 transfers
WestfalenBahn
09:17AM1h33
Osnabrück10:50AMHanover
$351One-way
0 transfers
WestfalenBahn
05:18AM1h34
Osnabrück06:52AMHanover
$371One-way
0 transfers
Popular WestfalenBahn routes
Hanover to Hengelo train
from $31
Direct trains available
2h11 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
- Deutsche Bahn
- WestfalenBahn
Hanover Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf train
from $8
Direct trains available
1h08 average duration
5trains per day
Served by
- WestfalenBahn
- Deutsche Bahn
- FlixTrain
Peine to Hanover train
from $35
Direct trains available
0h27 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
- WestfalenBahn
- Deutsche Bahn
Osnabrück to Hanover train
from $17
Direct trains available
1h07 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
- WestfalenBahn
- Deutsche Bahn
- FlixTrain
Hanover to Osnabrück train
from $17
Direct trains available
1h08 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
- Deutsche Bahn
- WestfalenBahn
Groningen to Dortmund train
from $25
Direct trains available
4h00 average duration
16trains per day
Served by
- Deutsche Bahn
- WestfalenBahn
Hanover to Peine train
from $35
Direct trains available
0h24 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
- WestfalenBahn
- Deutsche Bahn
Osnabrück Hbf to Hanover Hbf train
from $12
Direct trains available
1h07 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
- FlixTrain
- Deutsche Bahn
- WestfalenBahn
Hanover Hbf to Brunswick Hbf train
from $9
Direct trains available
0h31 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
- Deutsche Bahn
- WestfalenBahn
- enno
Hengelo to Hanover train
from $25
Direct trains available
2h09 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
- Deutsche Bahn
- WestfalenBahn
- Intercity
WestfalenBahn FAQs
Everything you need to know to travel with WestfalenBahn: amenities, cancellation policy, luggage allowance and more
WestfalenBahn operates regional train services in Germany, primarily connecting cities and towns in North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony.
WestfalenBahn trains are equipped with wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities, ensuring a comfortable travel experience for passengers with reduced mobility.
Cancellation of a train with WestfalenBahn is possible according to the fare conditions.
For WestfalenBahn, there is no formal check-in process; passengers simply board the train with a valid ticket.
If you miss your connection due to a delay, WestfalenBahn offers compensation.
Refunds with WestfalenBahn typically take 2-4 weeks to process, and standard tickets can be refunded before departure with a fee.
WestfalenBahn requires compensation requests to be submitted within a timeframe that allows for the processing period of 2-4 weeks for refunds, though standard tickets can be refunded before departure, subject to a fee.
For a delay with WestfalenBahn above 120 minutes, passengers can receive compensation amounting to 50% of the ticket price.
For a train delay of 60-119 minutes with WestfalenBahn, the compensation is 25% of the ticket price.
WestfalenBahn operates regional train services in Germany, primarily from major stations including Hannover, Bielefeld, and Münster.
On WestfalenBahn trains, you can store your luggage in overhead racks, under seats, or in designated luggage areas; the allowance includes one piece of hand luggage and one larger piece.
WestfalenBahn does not operate overnight trains, as night journeys are not available.
For traveling with WestfalenBahn within Germany, you typically do not need to bring your passport, but it is advisable to carry valid identification, such as a national ID card or driver's license.
Small pets in carriers travel for free on WestfalenBahn trains, while larger dogs require a ticket and must wear a muzzle.
If your train is canceled with WestfalenBahn, a full refund is provided.
Refund policies for WestfalenBahn tickets depend on the type of ticket purchased, and generally, standard tickets such as "Flexpreis" may offer greater flexibility for refunds compared to discounted or special offer tickets. Checking the specific conditions of the ticket at the time of purchase is recommended for accurate information on refunds.
Yes, WestfalenBahn trains are equipped with USB plug sockets.
Subway tickets cannot be purchased on WestfalenBahn trains.
WestfalenBahn does not offer compensation for delays caused by weather or strikes.
Yes, WestfalenBahn trains offer WiFi onboard.
WestfalenBahn offers quiet zones for passengers who prefer a more peaceful travel experience.
station information and services
Most popular WestfalenBahn train stations
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 20:00
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Luggage lockers are located near the main entrance.
Dining
- Balzac Coffee
- Burger King
- McDonald's
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- asiahung
- Mr. CLOU
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Pizza Hut
- & many more
Accessibility
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
- Grand Hotel Mussmann
- IntercityHotel Hannover
- Hotel Loccumer Hof
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance by the DB ticket office.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:30
Dining
- Beykebab
- Kochlöffel
- Algarve Grill
- Pizza Max
Hotel
- Pension Haus Auf Dem Klushügel
- Best Western Hotel Hohenzollern
- Ibis Budget
- Boardinghouse Villa Il Paradiso
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- Bollywood Chili
- Mykenes
- Domino's
- Taormina
Hotel
- Fürstenhof
- Cafe am Park
WestfalenBahn destinations
Not sure where to begin your WestfalenBahn adventure? Check out these popular WestfalenBahn destinations for travel details and nearby attractions:
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