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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hanover Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 09
$35
Average ticket price on Sep 09
$59
Fastest journey on Sep 09
2 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 09
2 h 40 m
Trains on Sep 09
52
Distance
271 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hanover Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hanover Hbf will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
On Wed, Sep 09, we found 52 trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hanover Hbf, including 2 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 09 the direct trains cover the 271 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Wed, Sep 09 the slowest trains will take 2 h 43 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.
S9 · ICE 274 · S48:45 PM3h53Frankfurt am Main Flughafen12:38 AMHanover Hbf$351One-way2 transfers- ICE 274 · S4+
243638:46 PM3h52Frankfurt Airport long-distance station12:38 AMHanover Hbf$351One-way2 transfers - ICE 317 · ICE 707:15 PM2h50Frankfurt Airport long-distance station10:05 PMHanover Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
- ICE 10705:38 PM2h38Frankfurt am Main Flughafen8:16 PMHanover Hbf$451One-way0 transfers
- ICE 315 · ICE 723:15 PM2h50Frankfurt Airport long-distance station6:05 PMHanover Hbf$451One-way1 transfer
- ICE 725 · ICE 10705:41 PM2h35Frankfurt Airport long-distance station8:16 PMHanover Hbf$451One-way1 transfer
- ICE 10705:38 PM2h38Frankfurt am Main Flughafen8:16 PMHanover Hbf$451One-way0 transfers
- ICE 1611 · ICE 10705:35 PM2h41Frankfurt Airport long-distance station8:16 PMHanover Hbf$451One-way1 transfer
- 29543 · ECE 45:22 PM2h43Frankfurt am Main Flughafen8:05 PMHanover Hbf$631One-way1 transfer
- 29525 · ICE 5746:22 PM2h43Frankfurt am Main Flughafen9:05 PMHanover Hbf$631One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hanover Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hanover Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a flight costs an average of $318.
Distance: 168 miles (271 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$101 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $318 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hanover Hbf:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hanover Hbf costing on average $101 (€81).
A bus is $272 (€220) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hanover Hbf costing on average $318 (€257).
Other travel options to Hanover Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
Bus takes on average 6h 38m.
You'll arrive about 31m sooner (2h 50m by train vs 3h 21m by car). Tickets start at around $101 (€81) compared to roughly $63 (€51) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hanover Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hanover Hbf trains for today, Tuesday, September 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S9 · ICE 774 | On time 8:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h50 | 11:05 AM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 376 · ICE 2374 | On time 8:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h11 | 11:56 AM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 376 · ICE 2374+24319 | Delayed 7:30 AM 8:46 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h10 | 11:56 AM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 11 · ECE 8 | On time 9:15 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h50 | 12:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ECE 8 | On time 9:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h50 | 12:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S8 · 4510 · ICE 682 | On time 10:00 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h32 | 1:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 992 · ICE 772 | On time 10:09 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h56 | 1:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 772 | On time 10:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h50 | 1:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 121 · ICE 772 | On time 10:15 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h50 | 1:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 13 · ICE 74 | On time 11:15 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h50 | 2:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 74 | On time 11:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h50 | 2:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 27 · ICE 770 | On time 12:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h03 | 3:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 770 | On time 12:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h50 | 3:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 6 | On time 1:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h50 | 4:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 15 · ICE 6 | On time 1:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h50 | 4:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 578 | On time 2:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h50 | 5:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 123 · ICE 578 | On time 2:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h50 | 5:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 72 | On time 3:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h50 | 6:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 315 · ICE 72 | On time 3:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h50 | 6:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 576 | On time 4:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h50 | 7:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 125 · ICE 576 | On time 4:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h50 | 7:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 17 · ECE 4 | On time 5:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h50 | 8:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 29543 · ECE 4 | On time 5:22 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h43 | 8:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 127 · ICE 574 | On time 6:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h50 | 9:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 29525 · ICE 574 | On time 6:22 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h43 | 9:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S8 · ICE 778 | On time 4:00 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h16 | 7:16 AM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hanover Hbf
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hanover Hbf run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 18:15. The fastest train covers the 168 miles (271 km) distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 168 miles (271 km) |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 6:02 AM |
Last train 6:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hanover Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Hanover Hbf from $22 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Hessische Landesbahn
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hanover Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hanover Hbf by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hanover Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hanover Hbf
Most Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hanover Hbf trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hannover Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main Airport and Hanover Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Hannover Hbf from Hanover city centre
Hannover Hbf train station facilities and services
Hannover Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Balzac Coffee, Burger King, McDonald's, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, asiahung, Mr. CLOU, Nordsee, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hannover Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hannover Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance by the DB ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the main entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hannover Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hannover Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hannover Hbf: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Mussmann, IntercityHotel Hannover, Hotel Loccumer Hof.
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