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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg Airport to Hanover
Showing times and prices for Jul 16
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
1 h 54 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
142 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg Airport to Hanover is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg Airport to Hanover will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Hamburg Airport for Hanover on Thu, Jul 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct trains cover the 142 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 54 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest trains will take 2 h 1 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.
8:42 AM1h54Hamburg Airport10:36 AMHanover$241One-way0 transfers- 7:22 AM2h01Hamburg Airport9:23 AMHanover$421One-way0 transfers
- 6:52 AM1h57Hamburg Airport8:49 AMHanover$501One-way0 transfers
- 6:22 AM2h01Hamburg Airport8:23 AMHanover$621One-way0 transfers
- 4:52 PM1h58Hamburg Airport6:50 PMHanover$931One-way0 transfers
- 8:42 AM1h54Hamburg Airport10:36 AMHanover$241One-way0 transfers
- 6:52 AM1h57Hamburg Airport8:49 AMHanover$501One-way0 transfers
- 4:52 PM1h58Hamburg Airport6:50 PMHanover$931One-way0 transfers
- 7:22 AM2h01Hamburg Airport9:23 AMHanover$421One-way0 transfers
- 6:22 AM2h01Hamburg Airport8:23 AMHanover$621One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Hamburg Airport to Hanover
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg Airport to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$45 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg Airport to Hanover is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg Airport to Hanover:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg Airport to Hanover costing on average $45 (€37).
The fastest way to travel from Hamburg Airport to Hanover is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 58m.
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 12m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Hamburg Airport and Hanover including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg Airport to Hanover 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 6m sooner (2h 12m by train vs 2h 18m by car). Tickets start at around $45 (€37) compared to roughly $2 (€2) 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.
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
Hamburg Airport to Hanover train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg Airport to Hanover trains for tomorrow, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 6:22 AM Hamburg Airport | 2h01 | 8:23 AM Hanover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:52 AM Hamburg Airport | 1h57 | 8:49 AM Hanover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:22 AM Hamburg Airport | 2h01 | 9:23 AM Hanover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:42 AM Hamburg Airport | 1h54 | 10:36 AM Hanover | 0 transfersDirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of metronom to find the best option for your trip from Hamburg Airport to Hanover.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Hamburg Airport to Hanover.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg Airport to Hanover
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Trains from Hamburg Airport to Hanover run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $9 (€8) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 19:32. The fastest train covers the 88 miles (142 km) distance in 1h 54m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $9 (€8)
Distance 88 miles (142 km) |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 6:02 AM |
Last train 7:32 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $9 (€8)
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, metronom from Hamburg Airport to Hanover trainsDeutsche Bahn, metronom trains will get you between Hamburg Airport and Hanover from $9 (€8). 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 Duration
1h 54m
Cheapest Price
$17 (€14)
Deutsche Bahn frequency
10 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.
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.
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.
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
metronom
About
Metronom Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH is a German railway company that has been connecting Northern Germany since 2003. Based in Uelzen, it focuses exclusively on passenger transport, operating services from Hamburg to Bremen, Lüneburg, Uelzen, Hanover, and Göttingen. The company also runs services under the brand Enno from Wolfsburg to Hanover and Hildesheim. Metronom is partly state-owned, with its trains, which can reach speeds of up to 160 km/h, being rented from the state transport company Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen mbH (LNVG). They are known for their yellow and blue double-decker trains, offering amenities like extra legroom and refreshments.
Luggage & cancellation policy
metronom frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one large piece of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated storage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
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 need ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
Complete guide to Hanover
Things to do in Hanover
Discover the best of Hanover — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Hanover trip today.
- Must visit
Sprengel Museum
Excellent museum for modern and contemporary art with strong temporary shows. Worth visiting for its focused collection and striking architecture.
- Recommended
Historisches Museum Hannover
Museum in Hanover's old mint building covering local history from the Middle Ages onward. A useful introduction to the city's development.
- Must visit
Great Garden Herrenhausen
Baroque garden ensemble with fountains, hedges, and formal design. Hanover's signature outdoor attraction and one of Europe's finest historic gardens.
- Must visit
Maschsee
Large urban lake with walking and cycling routes, boat rentals, and broad water views. A local favorite for recreation in all seasons.
- Must visit
Altstadt
Historic old town quarter with half-timbered buildings, churches, and lanes. Best area for experiencing Hanover's rebuilt medieval character.
- Gluten-free
Bregenwurst
A coarse pork sausage from Lower Saxony, traditionally served with kale or potatoes. It is a regional winter favorite in Hanover and nearby areas.
- Gluten-free
Grünkohl mit Bregenwurst
Hearty braised kale, often cooked with onions and sausage. A classic cold-season dish across Hanover and Lower Saxony with strong local roots.
- Vegetarian
Zwetschgenkuchen
A baked sheet cake topped with plums and streusel. It is a beloved northern German home-style cake often enjoyed in Hanover with afternoon coffee.
Jante
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in central Hanover, known for refined modern cuisine, polished service, and a special-occasion atmosphere.
Restaurant Titus
Established fine-dining restaurant in Hanover with seasonal menus, elegant plating, and a calm upscale atmosphere.
Brauhaus Ernst August
Historic traditional restaurant by the old town market hall, serving classic Lower Saxon dishes and local beer in a rustic setting.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Germany. Hotels, dining, and transit are usually cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, but central stays and trade fair periods raise prices.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- €18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €3-4.50 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is included, but rounding up is standard. Tip restaurants about 5-10%, taxis by rounding up, and cafes by leaving small change.
ÜSTRA
Get the appOfficial public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- €3.60
- Day pass
- €8.80
To the city center
Hanover Hbf -> Kröpcke, Hanover
- Distance
- 500 m
- Travel time
- 5 min
- Check in the app before travel; it shows GVH zones and mobile tickets for buses, trams, and suburban rail.
- Contactless card payment is available in the ÜSTRA app and many ticket machines; onboard card payment availability can vary by vehicle.
FAQs: Trains from Hamburg Airport to Hanover
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg Airport to Hanover 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Hamburg Airport to Hanover can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $17 (€14), while the average price is around $45 (€37).
The train from Hamburg Airport to Hanover takes 1h 54m and runs 11 per day.
The distance by train from Hamburg Airport to Hanover is 88 miles (142 km).
The first train from Hamburg Airport to Hanover leaves at 6:02 AM.
The last train from Hamburg Airport to Hanover leaves at 7:32 PM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Hamburg Airport to Hanover.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Hamburg Airport to Hanover.
The cheapest way to get from Hamburg Airport to Hanover is by bus, with a cost of around $9 (€8).
The train journey from Hamburg Airport to Hanover offers pleasant views of the German countryside, including lush fields and picturesque villages, but it is not widely known for being particularly scenic compared to other routes in Germany.
A day trip from Hamburg Airport to Hanover is not feasible, as the journey takes 1h 54m and the distance is 88 miles (142 km). However, there are 11 trains per day for this route.
To fully explore Hanover's key attractions, museums, and gardens, spending 2 to 3 days is recommended.
Yes, you can take the train from Hamburg Airport to Hanover.
Since both Hamburg Airport and Hanover 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 include Bremen, Göttingen, Kassel, Wolfsburg, Bielefeld.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg Airport to Hanover 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.
In Hanover, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like train stations and markets. Common scams include fake charity collectors and overpriced taxi rides. It is advisable to use official transportation and stay alert in busy public spaces to ensure safety.
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.
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