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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20

Cheapest price on Sep 20

CHF35

Average ticket price on Sep 20

CHF85

Fastest journey on Sep 20

2 h 50 m

Average journey duration on Sep 20

2 h 50 m

Trains on Sep 20

20

Distance

271 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 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 Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf will cost around CHF85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF35.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf without transferring at least once.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 274 · S4+Hessische Landesbahn24363
    8:46 PM3h52
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    12:38 AMHanover Hbf
    CHF351One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 100 · ICE 1541
    10:11 PM4h24
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    2:35 AMHanover Hbf
    CHF401One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 127 · ICE 574
    6:15 PM2h50
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    9:05 PMHanover Hbf
    CHF441One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2552 · S4+Hessische Landesbahn24363
    8:46 PM3h52
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    12:38 AMHanover Hbf
    CHF551One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2510 · ICE 1541
    10:11 PM4h24
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    2:35 AMHanover Hbf
    CHF621One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF37, while a flight costs an average of CHF249.

Distance: 168 miles (271 km)

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Driving

CHF64

Average price

CHF249

Average price

CHF37

Average price

Cheapest

CHF52

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 21m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 51m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 31m

Average total duration

1h 31m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

7h 35m

Average total duration

7h 5m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 9m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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Lufthansa

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Your own car or car rental

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf is a bus with an average price of CHF37.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf:

A bus is CHF27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf costing on average CHF64.

A bus is CHF212 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf costing on average CHF249.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 31m.

Other travel options to Hanover Hbf take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 51m.

Bus takes on average 7h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Hanover Hbf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 18m sooner (2h 51m by train vs 3h 9m by car). Tickets start at around CHF64 compared to roughly CHF52 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.

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 Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 74
Delayed
9:27 AM 11:15 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
3h01
2:16 PM Hanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 27 · ICE 770
Delayed
10:12 AM 12:02 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
3h03
1:09 PM 1:09 PMHanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 15 · ICE 6
Delayed
11:19 AM 1:15 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
3h00
4:15 PM Hanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 123 · ICE 578
On time
2:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h50
5:05 PM Hanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 315 · ICE 72
Delayed
3:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h50
4:15 PM 4:15 PMHanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 315 · ICE 72
On time
3:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
3h00
6:15 PM Hanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 721 · ICE 1136 · ICE 786
On time
3:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h51
6:32 PM Hanover Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 125 · ICE 576
Delayed
4:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h50
5:14 PM 5:14 PMHanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 125 · ICE 576
On time
4:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h59
7:14 PM Hanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 17 · ECE 4
Delayed
5:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h50
6:15 PM 6:15 PMHanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 17 · ECE 4
On time
5:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
3h00
8:15 PM Hanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 725 · ICE 1070
On time
5:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h35
8:16 PM Hanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 127 · ICE 574
Delayed
6:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h50
7:14 PM 7:14 PMHanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 127 · ICE 574
On time
6:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h59
9:14 PM Hanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 317 · ICE 70
On time
7:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h59
10:14 PM Hanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 129 · ICE 572
On time
8:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h50
11:05 PM Hanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 528 · 89739 · S1+WestfalenBahn89863
On time
8:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
5h37
1:59 AM Hanover Hbf
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 528 · 89739 · S1+WestfalenBahn89863
On time
8:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
5h37
1:59 AM Hanover Hbf
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 512 · ICE 1541
On time
9:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
5h25
2:35 AM Hanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 910 · ICE 1541
On time
9:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
4h54
2:35 AM Hanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 100 · IC 2347 · ICE 1541
On time
10:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
4h24
2:35 AM Hanover Hbf
2 transfers
Sunday, September 20
Deutsche BahnICE 23 · ICE 774
On time
8:02 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
3h03
11:05 AM Hanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1557 · ICE 2374
On time
9:02 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h54
11:56 AM Hanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 11 · ICE 8
On time
9:15 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h50
12:05 PM Hanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 992 · ICE 772
On time
10:09 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
3h07
1:16 PM Hanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 121 · ICE 772
On time
10:15 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
3h01
1:16 PM Hanover Hbf
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf

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Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF15 if you book in advance.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 21:02. The fastest train covers the 168 miles (271 km) distance in 2h 24m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
168 miles (271 km)
Average train duration
2h 51m
Cheapest ticket price
CHF15
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
2h 24m
First train
6:02 AM
Last train
9:02 PM
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Hanover Hbf from CHF15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
2h 24m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
CHF15
Deutsche Bahn frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 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.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at CHF15, while the average price is around CHF64.
The train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf takes 2h 24m and runs 7 per day.
The first train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf leaves at 6:02 AM.
The distance by train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf is 168 miles (271 km).
The last train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf leaves at 9:02 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf. This service operates 2 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf is by train, with a cost of around CHF15.
The train journey from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Hannover Hbf offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of the scenic Rhine Valley, charming small towns, and lush countryside, making it a pleasant experience.
A day trip from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Hannover Hbf is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 24m. However, there are 5 trains per day covering the 168 miles (271 km) distance.
Yes, you can take the train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf.
Since both Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Hanover Hbf are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Hanover Hbf include Berlin, Hamburg, Göttingen, Dortmund, Bremen.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf

Most Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hanover Hbf trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hannover Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Hanover Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Frankfurt am Main
Arrival train stations in Hanover
Frankfurt Flughafen FernbfFrankfurt am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof, 60549 Frankfurt am Main, Germany+49 69 2651055WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre

Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainIce · 11m · CHF2
Trn · 12m · CHF3
S8, S9 · 19m · CHF3 · every ~5 min
BusS8e · 28m · CHF6
X61, 61 · 41m · every ~13 min
61, X61 · 42m · every ~13 min

Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf train station facilities and services

Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.

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