The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg to Hanover
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg 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 to Hanover will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 18 trains that leave Hamburg for Hanover on Wed, Jul 15, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 135 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 20 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 7836:01 AM1h22Hamburg Hbf7:23 AMHanover Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
ICE 5837:01 AM1h22Hamburg Hbf8:23 AMHanover Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
ICE 5756:29 AM1h22Hamburg Hbf7:51 AMHanover Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
ICE 12713:25 AM1h23Hamburg Hbf4:48 AMHanover Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
ICE 25134:27 AM1h23Hamburg Hbf5:50 AMHanover Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
ICE 11859:21 AM1h16Hamburg Hbf10:37 AMHanover Hbf$481One-way0 transfers
ICE 739:29 AM1h19Hamburg Hbf10:48 AMHanover Hbf$291One-way0 transfers
ICE 751:30 PM1h19Hamburg Hbf2:49 PMHanover Hbf$271One-way0 transfers
ICE 25178:29 AM1h20Hamburg Hbf9:49 AMHanover Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
ECE 57:29 AM1h20Hamburg Hbf8:49 AMHanover Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Hamburg to Hanover
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Hanover:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Hanover costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 17m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€41) compared to roughly $27 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-21.76 (€-17.95). The journey takes 2h 17m versus 2h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Hamburg to Hanover train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Hanover trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ECE 5 | Delayed 7:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1h20 | 6:52 AM 6:52 AMHanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 785 | Delayed 8:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1h22 | 7:26 AM 7:26 AMHanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2517 | On time 8:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1h20 | 9:49 AM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 585 | Delayed 9:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1h22 | 8:26 AM 8:26 AMHanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1185 | Delayed 9:21 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1h16 | 8:40 AM 8:40 AMHanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 73 | Delayed 9:28 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1h21 | 8:52 AM 8:52 AMHanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 787 | On time 10:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1h22 | 11:23 AM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 579 | Delayed 10:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1h20 | 9:52 AM 9:52 AMHanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 587 | On time 11:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1h22 | 12:23 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 7 | Delayed 11:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1h19 | 10:51 AM 10:51 AMHanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 789 | On time 12:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1h22 | 1:23 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2511 | On time 12:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1h20 | 1:49 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 589 | On time 1:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1h22 | 2:23 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1929 | On time 1:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1h22 | 2:23 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 75 | Delayed 1:30 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1h19 | 12:52 PM 12:52 PMHanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 881 | On time 2:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1h22 | 3:23 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2375 | Delayed 2:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1h34 | 1:48 PM 1:48 PMHanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 773 | Delayed 2:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1h21 | 1:53 PM 1:53 PMHanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 681 | On time 3:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1h22 | 4:23 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 9 | Delayed 3:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1h19 | 2:51 PM 2:51 PMHanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2515 | On time 4:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1h20 | 5:49 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1535 | Delayed 5:08 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1h35 | 4:53 PM 4:53 PMHanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 77 | Delayed 5:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1h19 | 4:51 PM 4:51 PMHanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 885 | On time 6:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1h22 | 7:23 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 777 | Delayed 6:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1h20 | 5:52 PM 5:52 PMHanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 79 | Delayed 7:28 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1h19 | 6:50 PM 6:50 PMHanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
ICE 1271 | On time 3:25 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1h23 | 4:48 AM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2513 | On time 4:27 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1h23 | 5:50 AM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 581 | On time 5:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1h22 | 6:23 AM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 783 | On time 6:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1h22 | 7:23 AM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 575 | On time 6:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1h22 | 7:51 AM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 583 | On time 7:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1h22 | 8:23 AM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg to Hanover
Trains from Hamburg to Hanover run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 83 miles (135 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 83 miles (135 km) |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, metronom, FlixTrain, ELBE-WESER GmbH, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Hamburg to Hanover trainsDeutsche Bahn, metronom, FlixTrain, ELBE-WESER GmbH, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Hamburg and Hanover from $10 (€8). 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.
FlixTrain
metronom
ELBE-WESER GmbH
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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