Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 02
Cheapest price on Nov 02
€35
Average ticket price on Nov 02
€57
Fastest journey on Nov 02
2 h 14 m
Average journey duration on Nov 02
2 h 15 m
Trains on Nov 02
31
Distance
263 km
Cheap tickets

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 €57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.

Fast trains

On Mon, Nov 02, we found 31 trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf, including 18 direct services.

On Mon, Nov 02 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, Nov 02 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.

  • Deutsche Bahn4635 · ICE 1080
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 70
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1186
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnSTR 14 · Bus N8 · IC 60470
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 572+VIAS Rail GmbH25137
    1 transfer

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 14 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.

There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:41, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 163 miles (263 km) distance in 2h 14m.

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.
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Journey facts

  • Distance163 miles (263 km)
  • Average train duration2h 40m
  • Cheapest ticket price€7
  • Trains per day14
  • Direct trains9
  • Fastest train2h 14m
  • First train2:41 AM
  • Last train10:24 PM
  • Cheapest MonthSep
  • Cheapest DayTue
  • High SeasonOct - Dec
  • Low SeasonApr - Jun
  • Busiest DayTue
  • Least Busy DayWed
  • Best time to book21 days

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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.
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Frequently asked questions about your Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf.

Train ticket prices from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €7, while the average price is around €64.
The train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf takes 2h 14m and runs 14 per day.
The distance by train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf is 163 miles (263 km).
The first train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf leaves at 2:41 AM.
The last train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf leaves at 10:24 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf. This service operates 9 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, EuroCity.

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 today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnIC 60470+Hessische Landesbahn4761
Delayed
1:29 AM 2:25 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h14
5:39 AM Hanover Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1670 · ICE 682
On time
10:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h05
1:32 PM Hanover Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 772
Delayed
9:47 AM 10:46 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h19
1:05 PM Hanover Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS5 · ICE 74
Delayed
11:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h25
1:25 PM 1:25 PMHanover Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 770
On time
12:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h19
3:05 PM Hanover Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1072
On time
2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h14
4:16 PM Hanover Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 578
On time
2:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h19
5:05 PM Hanover Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn15558 · ICE 72
On time
3:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h30
6:20 PM Hanover Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 576
On time
4:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h19
7:05 PM Hanover Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1070
On time
6:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h14
8:16 PM Hanover Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 574
On time
6:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h19
9:05 PM Hanover Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn15536 · ICE 70
On time
7:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h33
10:23 PM Hanover Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 572
On time
8:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h19
11:05 PM Hanover Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS8 · ICE 100 · ICE 1541
On time
9:47 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h48
2:35 AM Hanover Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn4168 · ICE 1080
On time
11:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
5h33
4:53 AM Hanover Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS8 · IC 60470
Delayed
1:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h47
4:29 AM 4:29 AMHanover Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnSTR 14 · Bus N8 · IC 60470
Delayed
1:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h45
4:29 AM 4:29 AMHanover Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 778
On time
4:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h24
7:05 AM Hanover Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 78
On time
5:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h19
8:05 AM Hanover Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1186
On time
6:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h15
8:17 AM Hanover Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1674
On time
6:26 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h15
9:41 AM Hanover Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 776+VIAS Rail GmbH25121
Delayed
5:49 AM 6:38 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h27
9:05 AM Hanover Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 76
On time
7:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h19
10:05 AM Hanover Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn4607 · ICE 774
On time
8:35 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h30
11:05 AM Hanover Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 674
On time
8:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h05
11:56 AM Hanover Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnECE 8
On time
9:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h19
12:05 PM Hanover Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1074
On time
10:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h14
12:16 PM Hanover Hbf		0 transfersDirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Deutsche Bahn as well as Hessische Landesbahn or EuroCity offer trains services from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf.
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Train companies

Train companies from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf

Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, and EuroCity. Night trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn. High-speed trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn and EuroCity. Regional trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn and Hessische Landesbahn. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.

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 14m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
€7
Deutsche Bahn frequency
21 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
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

Hessische Landesbahn

About
Hessische Landesbahn (HLB) is a regional transport company owned by the German state of Hesse, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main. It provides extensive bus and rail passenger transport services within Hesse and extends its operations into neighboring states like Bavaria, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Thuringia. HLB operates as a holding company with subsidiaries managing rail services (HLB Hessenbahn GmbH), bus services (HLB Hessenbus GmbH), and infrastructure/vehicle resources (HLB Basis AG). Their diverse fleet includes modern train types such as Stadler FLIRT, Alstom LINT, and Coradia Continental trains. Tickets from Deutsche Bahn are also valid on HLB trains.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Hessische Landesbahn Duration
3h 19m
Cheapest Hessische Landesbahn Price
€90
Hessische Landesbahn frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack and beverage service available on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require a ticket and must be leashed
Quiet zone

EuroCity

About
EuroCity (EC) is an international train category and brand for inter-city trains that cross international borders within Europe. These trains are a collaboration between various European rail companies, including Deutsche Bahn (Germany), Trenitalia (Italy), SBB (Switzerland), and ÖBB (Austria). EuroCity trains connect major cities across Europe, offering both first and second-class coaches. They are known for meeting specific criteria for comfort, speed, cleanliness, and onboard food service, including air-conditioned cars and dining facilities. EuroCity services aim to provide convenient and comfortable cross-border travel, with stops typically lasting no more than 5 to 15 minutes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average EuroCity Duration
2h 19m
Cheapest EuroCity Price
€56
EuroCity frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage per passenger
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car or bistro service available on most routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended, available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Hanover Hbf

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Yes, there is a night train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf.
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.

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.

FAQs
Yes, you can take the train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hanover Hbf.

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.

Departure train stations in Frankfurt am Main
Arrival train stations in Hanover
Frankfurt (Main) HbfIm Hauptbahnhof, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

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:

TrainS9, S8, S6, S5, S4, S3, S2, S1 · 5m · €1 · every ~51 min
BusN5, N12, N4 · 5m · every ~1 min
Tram18, 14, 12, 11 · 6m · €3 · every ~38 min
SubwayU5, U4 · 4m · €3 · every ~39 min

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.

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