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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf
Cheapest price
zł92
Average price
zł325
Fastest journey
2 h 14 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf will cost around zł325 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł92.
Of the 33 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Hanover Hbf on Mon, Aug 03, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct trains cover the 263 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 14 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 2 h 19 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.
ICE 127211:35 PM5h11Frankfurt (Main) Hbf4:46 AMHanover Hbfzł921One-way0 transfers- S5 · ICE 127211:57 PM4h49Frankfurt (Main) Hbf4:46 AMHanover Hbfzł1101One-way1 transfer
- ICE 15726:27 PM3h14Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:41 PMHanover Hbfzł1381One-way0 transfers
- ICE 5728:46 PM2h19Frankfurt (Main) Hbf11:05 PMHanover Hbfzł2111One-way0 transfers
- ICE 707:46 PM2h19Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:05 PMHanover Hbfzł2111One-way0 transfers
- ICE 107410:02 AM2h14Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:16 PMHanover Hbfzł4181One-way0 transfers
- ICE 10722:02 PM2h14Frankfurt (Main) Hbf4:16 PMHanover Hbfzł3301One-way0 transfers
- ICE 10706:02 PM2h14Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:16 PMHanover Hbfzł2841One-way0 transfers
- ICE 11866:02 AM2h15Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:17 AMHanover Hbfzł2841One-way0 transfers
- ECE 89:46 AM2h19Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:05 PMHanover Hbfzł4181One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from zł76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł76, and a flight costs an average of zł451.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
zł267 Average price | zł143 Average price Cheapest | zł692 Average price | zł233 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 12m 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 (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf:
A bus is zł124 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf costing on average zł267.
A bus is zł549 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf costing on average zł692.
Other travel options to Hanover Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 4m.
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (3h 4m by train vs 3h 12m by car). Tickets start at around zł267 compared to roughly zł233 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, 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 (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S8 · IC 60470 | Delayed 1:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h45 | 3:29 AM 3:29 AMHanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 778 | On time 4:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h24 | 7:05 AM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 78 | On time 5:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h19 | 8:05 AM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1186 | On time 6:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h15 | 8:17 AM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1674 | On time 6:26 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h15 | 9:41 AM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4603 · ICE 776 | 6:35 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h30 | 9:05 AM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 76 | On time 7:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h19 | 10:05 AM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4607 · ICE 774 | 8:35 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h30 | 11:05 AM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2374 | On time 8:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h05 | 11:56 AM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 376 · ICE 2374 | On time 9:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h41 | 11:56 AM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ECE 8 | On time 9:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h19 | 12:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1074 | On time 10:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h14 | 12:16 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1670 · ICE 682 | On time 10:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h05 | 1:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1670 | On time 10:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h14 | 1:41 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4611 · ICE 772 | 10:35 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h30 | 1:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 74 | On time 11:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h19 | 2:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4615 · ICE 770 | 12:35 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h30 | 3:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 6 | On time 1:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h19 | 4:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1072 | On time 2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h14 | 4:16 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1576 | On time 2:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h14 | 5:41 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4619 · ICE 578 | 2:35 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h30 | 5:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 72 | On time 3:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h19 | 6:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4623 · ICE 576 | 4:35 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h30 | 7:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ECE 4 | On time 5:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h19 | 8:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1070 | On time 6:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h14 | 8:16 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1572 | On time 6:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h14 | 9:41 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4627 · ICE 574 | 6:35 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h30 | 9:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 70 | On time 7:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h19 | 10:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 572 | On time 8:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h19 | 11:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 274 · 82848 | On time 9:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h11 | 12:26 AM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 100 · ICE 1541 | On time 9:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h22 | 2:54 AM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1272 | On time 11:35 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h11 | 4:46 AM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S5 · ICE 1272 | On time 11:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h49 | 4:46 AM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf
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Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł83 but you can travel from only zł76 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:41, the last at 22:57. The fastest train covers the 163 miles (263 km) distance in 2h 14m.
Distance 163 miles (263 km) |
Average train duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price zł83 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 2:41 AM |
Last train 10:57 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Hanover Hbf from zł76. 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
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf
Most Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hannover Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Hanover Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) 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: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
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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